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ASUS RT-BE92U vs TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

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all judged against Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems at a similar price

The ASUS RT-BE92U scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) at 6.6/10.

The ASUS RT-BE92U leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, software and security, wired ports and value.

The TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) leads on coverage.

ASUS RT-BE92U

ASUS RT-BE92U

7.4/10verdict: buy

The ASUS RT-BE92U is a single tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router for buyers who want multi-gig wired ports and subscription-free security. It suits a home or homelab with fast fibre or a 10 Gbps-capable wired setup. Buyers who need wide coverage from one box or trouble-free firmware should read the owner reports first.

Typically about £198.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

6.6/10verdict: buy

The TP-Link Deco BE26 3-pack is for households that want Wi-Fi 7 mesh across a larger home. It suits people with a multi-gig internet connection or a few wired devices who want 2.5 Gbps ports on every unit. It is a better fit for home users who want built-in parental controls and security tools than for admins who need advanced network segmentation.

Typically about £299.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%8/107/10
Software and security25%7/106/10
Wired ports20%9/107/10
Coverage15%5/107/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall7.4/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); also lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including 6EWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), speeds up to 5000 Mbps
Bands and speed classTri-band: 2.4 GHz (3x3), 5 GHz (2x2) and 6 GHz (2x2); rated maximums 1032, 2882 and 5764 MbpsDual-band: 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
WAN portOne 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port; either can serve as WANTwo 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit
LAN portsThree 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, plus the 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, which can also be used as LANNo dedicated LAN port; the two auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit can act as LAN ports
Mesh nodes in the boxNone; the box contains one router. AiMesh is supported as primary or node3
Security and VPN featuresWPA3 Personal and Enterprise, OWE, WPS; AiProtection with Malicious Site Blocking and Two-Way IPS; firewall with DNS-over-TLS; up to three guest networks; VPN server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard); VPN client (L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard); Instant Guard appHomeShield network protection, parental controls, IoT security, guest network, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption, firewall and device blocklist

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS RT-BE92U

  • + 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports plus three 2.5 Gbps LAN
  • + Security is subscription-free, with WireGuard and OpenVPN server options
  • + Owners describe quiet, fanless operation
  • − Some owners report buggy firmware and disconnections
  • − Owners report poor 6 GHz range
  • − VLAN support isn't listed in the features

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need one box to cover a large home
  • Anyone who needs VLAN support, which ASUS doesn't list
  • Beginners who want simple app-led setup and mesh configuration
Read the full ASUS RT-BE92U review ›

TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

  • + Wi-Fi 7 with three nodes included
  • + Two 2.5 Gbps ports on every unit
  • + EU V1 firmware adds DoT/DoH and internet backup
  • − Dual-band only, with 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • − No dedicated LAN port on any unit
  • − Listed features centre on home controls, not advanced networking

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system
  • Admins who need VLANs or a VPN server on the router
  • Anyone wiring many devices to each node
Read the full TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) review ›

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