Side by side
Starlink vs eero
Starlink
16 positive (70%) · 5 mixed (22%) · 2 negative (9%)
Trust + time weighted: +67%
AI summary — not a quote
Starlink is highly regarded by digital nomads and travelers for providing reliable, high-speed internet in remote locations and on flights where traditional options fail. While users praise its performance—often comparing it to home fiber—the high cost of hardware and monthly subscriptions remains a significant barrier for some.
Pros
- Enables high-speed internet in extremely remote areas like the Andes or rural islands
- Strong in-flight performance with reported speeds reaching 300 Mbps on supported airlines
- Reliable enough for professional remote work and video streaming
- Often outperforms local WiFi or mobile hotspots in underserved regions
Cons
- High upfront hardware costs, cited around $500
- Expensive monthly subscription fees, typically ranging from $120 to $170
- Equipment can be bulky and requires a significant power source or portable battery for mobile setups
Top excerpts
I’m literally working in the Andes right now at 3000 meters with a Starlink. Pretty cool if you ask me
Rock solid all four segments to the flight
May want to look into Starlink if you don't like using cafes or co-working
I was on two AA flights with it. Very solid and reliable. I didn’t run a speed test and didn’t stream anything, but for general use, it was fine.
At $120/month, you could consider getting a Starlink instead of relying on your phone to hotspot the connection which can drain your battery pretty quickly.
eero
18 positive (62%) · 4 mixed (14%) · 7 negative (24%)
Trust + time weighted: +36%
AI summary — not a quote
eero is generally regarded as a stable and user-friendly mesh Wi-Fi solution, often recommended by users who have found competing systems like Orbi too complex or unreliable. While it is praised for its simple setup and free support, some users have experienced significant downtime during automatic updates and note that its performance can occasionally lag when managing smart home devices.
Pros
- High stability and reliability compared to competitors
- Simple and straightforward setup process
- Customer support is provided without additional fees
- Effective 'set it and forget it' performance for general Wi-Fi needs
Cons
- Automatic updates can take systems offline for extended periods
- Long 'optimization' times required after firmware updates
- Potential latency issues with smart home camera loading
- Strict hierarchical wiring requirements (satellites must be downstream of the gateway)
Top excerpts
Though the Eero apparently doesn't give you the option to manually select the channels, I guess it just manages all that automatically... I don't love that it apparently forces you to use a smartphone app, that there's neither a web GUI or CLI access.
OK I was under reporting. I'm getting around 800mpbs on speedtests at the main Eero.
Just use eero. Orbi sucks balls 🏀
I tried the eero several months ago and wasn’t impressed but up to you.
Eero if I’m picking between those two only.