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

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

Firewalla Gold Pro SE versus eero Max 7 (3-pack) — full spec comparison
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.

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

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

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

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