Firewalla
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
Layer-7 firewall · 10 GbE · No subscription
90
/ 100
From $729
VS
Amazon
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE
90
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Firewalla Gold Pro SE lands at 90 and eero Max 7 (3-pack) at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Firewalla Gold Pro SE if…
- ✓10 GbE WAN + LAN
- ✓Best layer-7 protection without subscription
- ✓On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
Pick eero Max 7 (3-pack) if…
- ✓Effortless mesh setup
- ✓Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
- ✓Strong coverage
Firewalla Gold Pro SE 90
vs 90 eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Score breakdown
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
90 throughput 96
range 70
features 100
ease 84
value 0
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90 throughput 92
range 96
features 88
ease 0
value 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Firewalla Gold Pro SE | eero Max 7 (3-pack) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Ports | 10 GbE × 2 + 2.5 GbE × 4 | Dual 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node |
| Concurrent connections | 500K+ | — |
| Standard | — | Wi-Fi 7 (BE20400) |
| Bands | — | Tri-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
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
FAQ: Firewalla Gold Pro SE vs eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Which is better, Firewalla Gold Pro SE or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Firewalla Gold Pro SE worth the price? +
At $729, Firewalla Gold Pro SE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
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.
Does Firewalla Gold Pro SE or eero Max 7 (3-pack) 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.