Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh Systems (2019) vs D-Link AC3150 (DIR-885L/R)

The Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (2019) impressed reviewers from many highly trusted sources, including PCmag, Tom's Guide, TechGearLab, CNET, and Laptop Mag. It performed great in their Wi-Fi Router roundups - it was named "Best-Looking Wi-Fi Mesh System" by PCmag, "A great mesh router with built-in smart speaker" by Tom's Guide, and "Best Bang for the Buck" by TechGearLab. That's high praise from sources that conduct in-depth hands-on testing.

As for the D-Link AC3150 (DIR-885L/R) - PCmag, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its D-Link AC3150 Ultra Wi-Fi Router (DIR-885L/R) Review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

We examined all of the review data that we could find and first took a look at sources that reviewed both of them, like PCmag, and found that they haven't shown a preference for either product.

Then we checked which sources liked these two Wi-Fi Routers best and found that the Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (2019) got its highest, 9, review score from reviewers at Android Authority, whereas the D-Link AC3150 (DIR-885L/R) earned its best score of 8 from PCmag.

Lastly, we averaged out all of the reviews scores that we could find on these two products and compared them to other Wi-Fi Routers on the market. We learned that both of them performed far better than most of their competitors - the overall review average earned by Wi-Fi Routers being 7.4 out of 10, whereas the Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (2019) and D-Link AC3150 (DIR-885L/R) managed averages of 8.3 and 8.0 points, respectively.

Due to the difference in their prices, however, it's important to keep in mind that a direct Google Nest Wi-Fi Mesh System (2019) vs. D-Link AC3150 (DIR-885L/R) comparison might not be entirely fair - some sources don't take value for money into account when assigning their scores and therefore have a tendency to rate more premium products better.