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GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)
OpenWrt enthusiast's choice; good value, but lacks 6GHz.

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Yes, updating to a meshed solution will ensure smooth roaming throughout your house. I like the Eeros for two reasons: 1. It’s set and forget. There is very good logic built into it to better manage your airspace. 2. It’s compatible with all other generations of Eeors. Find a dead spot? Get a cheap, used Eero five from Facebook marketplace. As others have said, use ethernet wiring where you can. Between nodes and to individual devices. The reason being a wireless device looses 50% of available bandwidth for each wireless hop it takes to your Verizon router. Would you notice it on your cell phone? Probably not. Running a media server or gaming platform, probably so.
Eero 5 is an example I used to highlight the use of nodes that are two generations old. Eero 7s are the current generation. Still way over priced in my opinion. You will be happy with any Eero 6s.
Unifi is the best if you can mount APs. I’ve used an eero 6 for a long time now and don’t have any complaints and highly recommend it.
I’ve had zero issue with my Eero 6 systems.
Ubiquiti is likely out of your price range. I’ve used them in the past and their stuff is great. My current place doesn’t work with running a hard line for an access point so I’ve used an Eero six for a few years and really like it. If I was buying today Eero is the way I’d go.
WRT54g with 3rd party firmware For a modern router I've been overly happy with the Eero 6.
I recently had issues with my Eero 6's having not working correctly with my work VPN. Seems to have been client steering. Not a big deal, but just addressing that like most things, they're not perfect in every situation.
I would go with eero 6 in your case, as easy an app setup as there could be.
I really like my eeros. I have 6. Easy to set up and work really well.
It’s the Eero 6. I got two routers ( you can buy a three-pack if you need). It works great for my 2500 sq foot home (two levels). It’s mesh-based. They now have the Eero 7, but my 6 still works great!
I got a free Eero 6, thanks Dave. Mesh works great in my oddly shaped house with random block walls.

GL.iNet
GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)
OpenWrt enthusiast's choice; good value, but lacks 6GHz.

Ubiquiti
Dream Router 7
Advanced management, but limited Wi-Fi 7 range, SFP+ issues.

Ubiquiti
Dream Machine Series
Comprehensive control, stable for large homes, but slow support.

Ubiquiti
UniFi Dream Router (UDR)
Modular, user-friendly, but tricky advanced setup, poor penetration.

GL.iNet
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
Travel king, versatile, OpenWrt, but bulky power adapter.