Purchase question between Eero and Luma Mesh system

[cosrocket]

I am interested in buying my parents either the Eero or Luma 3 pack wireless mesh network system. In looking at the specs of both I noticed that the Eero says it uses a dual core processor and the Luma says it uses a quad core processor. So does this mean that the Luma is a more powerful system and would have a better chance of having superior performance?

Also, can you use the USB port on either to connect an external hard drive? Thanks.

 

[thiggins]

Processor power is only one factor in determining wireless performance. Can't know until the product is tested.

Neither product supports USB storage sharing.

 

[Dixit]

Just want to point out that Luma supports 802.11k but not r or v at the moment (which are needed for true proper handoff and wireless roaming. Luma also stated the following "the devices based to the .11s and open mesh networking protocols which handles seamless roaming between wireless nodes."

Here is an apple document that talks about these protocols: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202628

Eero has told me that currently only support 802.11r but plan on supporting k at some time according to support.

I haven't received my Luma's yet so cant comment on them yet.

Dixit