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ASUS RT-BE92U vs TP-Link Deco E4 (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 E4 (3-pack) at 4.6/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) leads on coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the ASUS RT-BE92U scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)'s 2/10.

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 E4 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)

4.6/10verdict: skip

The Deco E4 3-pack is for households that want Wi-Fi spread across a large home from three units on a broadband line of modest speed. It suits people who mostly connect over Wi-Fi and have few wired devices. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants gigabit wired ports, Wi-Fi 6 or a built-in VPN server.

Typically about £109 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 E4 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%8/104/10
Software and security25%7/105/10
Wired ports20%9/102/10
Coverage15%5/107/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall7.4/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); also lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed classTri-band: 2.4 GHz (3x3), 5 GHz (2x2) and 6 GHz (2x2); rated maximums 1032, 2882 and 5764 MbpsDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; signal rates 867 Mbps (5 GHz) and 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
WAN portOne 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port; either can serve as WAN2 x 10/100 Mbps WAN/LAN ports per unit, auto-sensing
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 10/100 Mbps ports on each unit serve as WAN or LAN
Mesh nodes in the boxNone; the box contains one router. AiMesh is supported as primary or node3
Rated coveragenot listedUp to 4,000 sq ft for the 3-pack (test-based, not guaranteed)
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 appSPI firewall, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (no WPA3 listed), guest networks on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, parental controls, QoS, port forwarding, VLAN, IPv6; no VPN server listed

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 E4 (3-pack)

  • + Three units rated for up to 4,000 sq ft
  • + Guest networks on both bands, plus VLAN and QoS
  • + High retailer ratings from owners
  • − Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps only
  • − Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, with no WPA3 listed
  • − No VPN server listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with wired NAS, servers or desktops who need gigabit Ethernet
  • Anyone who wants Wi-Fi 6 or newer for a fast broadband line
  • Users who need WPA3 or a built-in VPN server
Read the full TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) review ›

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