Product Comparison: Xfinity xFi Pods vs Google GA00158

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Xfinity xFi Pods WiFi Network Range Extenders

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General Specifications

Brand

Xfinity

Google

Model

xFi Pods

GA00158-UK

Origin

China

About the Product

We want you to enjoy the best possible at-home WiFi experience, which is why we offer xFi Pods which easily enhance WiFi coverage throughout homes with Xfinity Internet service. The 3-Pod pack is recommended to help with WiFi connectivity issues in homes with 3-4 bedrooms and multiple stories.

Google Wifi points work with your modem and internet provider to give your devices a fast signal in every room. Unlike traditional routers and range extenders, Google Wifi can give you both great speed and complete coverage of your home. All communication between devices on your network is encrypted and your system’s security is updated automatically to give you peace of mind.

Key Specs

Kit Contents

3x nodes

3x nodes, 3x power adapter, Ethernet cable

Max. Wi-Fi Speed

1200 Mbps

Designated Areas

Up to 1380 sq. ft.

Max. Wi-Fi Speed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Xfinity xFi Pods WiFi Network Range Extenders

It works perfectly but you can get 3 pods for 119$ from xfinity.
Got one only for the kitchen. My laptop in the kitchen was only getting 2 and every so often three wi fi bars. Now it's getting all five and the connectivity is also faster.
Pods are basically repeating the signal from your main router they also will pick up a signal from each other.
This Pods work Great i recommend the Pack of 3.This part will turn your house into a entire network. For me is Great No problem at All.
Bought a single pod and it only caused problems - talking to an xfiniity tech we were told that they are designed to work in groups of three. They won’t support a single pod.
Wanted a 3-pack but this was only one. Not a good price for 1.

Size & Weight

Height

2.23 in.

2.7 in.

Width

2.52 in.

4.1 in.

Depth

2.05 in.

4.1 in.

Weight

0.63 lbs.

0.75 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Xfinity xFi Pods WiFi Network Range Extenders

It certainly looks better than the standard router we have all got used to. It looks like a very small speaker.
Compared to my old setup the velop units are great. They are neat (about the size of a pint glass) and easy on the eye (no antennae).
It certainly looks like it's built to fit in with the decor of a modern home.
The first days I did not notice it at all because it completely merges with the outlet. Perfect size.
It resembles a hexagon, which does not quite fit into the decor. And as for me, it is too large and can block an adjacent outlet.

Network Specifications

Wi-Fi Technology

Dual-Band

Wi-Fi Bands

2.4Ghz + 5GHz

Wi-Fi Standards

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Encryption & Security

WPA/WPA2-PSK

WPA2-PSK

Wi-Fi Technology
Wi-Fi Bands

What customers say about "Network Specifications"

Xfinity xFi Pods WiFi Network Range Extenders

So far this does seem to be helping our connectivity issue, although it actually seemed to take days before the improvement showed up.
If they do work they will allow you to go from room to room seamlessly and not have to worry about speed changes.
You need at least 2 for it to work. 1 has to be plugged up next to the modem, and the other(s) have to be plugged up in your dead zones and bands work great.
There is no difference in the connectivity/speed/use of internet in the kitchen area of our house after we installed this.
In my case my TP-Link high powered router worked better because the pod(s) to weak and the signal were unstable.

Features

Interfaces

WAN/LAN

2x WAN/LAN

Easy App Controls

Yes

Power Source

AC (outlet)

AC (power cord)

Extras

Self-Optimizing Network, Plug-In and Easy Self-Install, Single GbE Ethernet, xFi app

Expandable mesh Wi-Fi, TX Beamforming, Bluetooth Smart Ready

Processor

Quad-core ARM CPU

Memory

4 GB Flash and 512 MB RAM

What customers say about "Features"

Xfinity xFi Pods WiFi Network Range Extenders

I highly recommend it. The installation took three minutes. Plug and Play.
Pods can be plugged into indoor electrical outlets and quickly self-installed using the xFi app, so you’ll be up and running in no time.
In many homes, the xFi Gateway can deliver all the speed and coverage you need. For homes with connectivity issues, Pods can help extend your WiFi coverage.
Easily monitor and control all your WiFi activity on your home network directly through the xFi app.
If you lack outlets, this is not for you, as it will take one place in the outlet and look not very beautiful.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

119.00 $

121.00 $