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eero Max 7 (3-pack) — Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE
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eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE

90
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Firewalla Gold Pro SE — Layer-7 firewall · 10 GbE · No subscription
Firewalla

Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Layer-7 firewall · 10 GbE · No subscription

90
/ 100
From $729
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, eero Max 7 (3-pack) lands at 90 and Firewalla Gold Pro SE at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick eero Max 7 (3-pack) if…

  • ✓Effortless mesh setup
  • ✓Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • ✓Strong coverage

Pick Firewalla Gold Pro SE if…

  • ✓10 GbE WAN + LAN
  • ✓Best layer-7 protection without subscription
  • ✓On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Compared on the throughput sub-score

Firewalla Gold Pro SE leads on throughput (96 vs 92).

Features

Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Compared on the features sub-score

Firewalla Gold Pro SE leads on features (100 vs 88).

Range

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Compared on the range sub-score

eero Max 7 (3-pack) leads on range (96 vs 70).

Value for money

Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Firewalla Gold Pro SE more score per dollar ($729 vs $1,699).

eero Max 7 (3-pack) 90
vs
90 Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Score breakdown

eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90
throughput 92
range 96
features 88
value 76
ease 0
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
90
throughput 96
range 70
features 100
value 0
ease 84

Specs side-by-side

eero Max 7 (3-pack) versus Firewalla Gold Pro SE — full spec comparison
Spec eero Max 7 (3-pack) Firewalla Gold Pro SE
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE20400)
—
Bands
Tri-band
—
Ports
Dual 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node
10 GbE × 2 + 2.5 GbE × 4
CPU
—
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76
RAM
—
8 GB
Storage
—
128 GB
Concurrent connections
—
500K+

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Pros
  • +Effortless mesh setup
  • +Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • +Strong coverage
Cons
  • −eero Plus subscription for advanced features
  • −Closed ecosystem
  • −Tri- not quad-band

Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Pros
  • +10 GbE WAN + LAN
  • +Best layer-7 protection without subscription
  • +On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
Cons
  • −Steeper learning curve vs eero
  • −No built-in Wi-Fi (need separate APs)
  • −Mobile-app-centric setup

FAQ: eero Max 7 (3-pack) vs Firewalla Gold Pro SE

Which is better, eero Max 7 (3-pack) or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is eero Max 7 (3-pack) worth the price? +

At $1,699, eero Max 7 (3-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in range.

Is Firewalla Gold Pro SE worth the price? +

At $729, Firewalla Gold Pro SE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.

Does eero Max 7 (3-pack) or Firewalla Gold Pro SE last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, eero Max 7 (3-pack) or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +

Firewalla Gold Pro SE — leads on throughput (96 vs 92). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, eero Max 7 (3-pack) or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +

Firewalla Gold Pro SE — leads on features (100 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.