Amazon eero Max 7 mesh wifi router (newest model) - Supports internet plans up to 10 Gbps, Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft., Connect 250+ devices, 1-pack

Why it's worth it

The eero Max 7 is a Wi-Fi 7 node with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a setup app that non-technical people actually finish. It's the one to get if you pay for a fast plan and want the network to disappear into the background.

If you're paying for multi-gig internet and not getting it, this is usually the fix. Plenty of ISP gateways choke long before your plan does. The Max 7 has two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, so one handles the connection in and the other can wire a gaming PC, a console, or a NAS at full speed. Owners upgrading from a carrier-supplied box routinely describe finally seeing the numbers on their bill.

Setup is the quiet reason we keep coming back to eero. You scan a code, name the network, and you're done in about the time it takes to make coffee. There are no web interfaces, no channel-width menus, no firmware files to download. Published reviews and owner feedback agree on this point more than on any spec: this is the mesh you hand to someone who has never configured a router.

From our review of 7 mesh wifi systems, by Ben Carter, Tech Editor

What we like

• +If you're paying for multi-gig internet and not getting it, this is usually the fix
• +Setup is the quiet reason we keep coming back to eero
• +Wi-Fi 7's multi-link operation is the real upgrade here, not the headline throughput
• +It also doubles as a smart home hub

What to know

• –It's sold one node at a time, and that adds up fast
• –The free tier of the app covers per-device pause and scheduling, but real content filtering and threat scanning sit behind an…