Router placement makes a big difference. The router has no idea how large the home is and is not impressed by large numbers. The router’s transmitter reaches a certain distance regardless of the size of the home.
My router is in a corner of my 2000sqft home. I get good reception (no speed loss) everywhere in my home including the far corner of my garage. If my home was 500sqft larger I would move my router towards the center of my home and expect the same good speeds.
If a central location is not possible then a mesh can help. If a wired connection away from the router is necessary then a mesh can help. If the property is large and there is a desire to cover the entire area the a mesh can help. If cool new technology is important then a mesh can help.
But there are trade offs . A mesh does require another piece of equipment, makes for another point of failure, requires some configuration, and will eventually require an upgrade. Get one because you need one or because you want one but not because the kid at Best Buy wants to sell you one.
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