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ASUS RT-BE92U vs TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

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 X50 (3-pack) at 5.9/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) leads on coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the ASUS RT-BE92U scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)'s 5/10.

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 X50 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco X50 3-pack is for people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 6 across a large property without much fiddling. It suits households that value simple setup and wide coverage over advanced router controls. Buyers who need multi-gig wiring or a third band should look at other models.

Typically about £194.99 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 X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%8/106/10
Software and security25%7/106/10
Wired ports20%9/105/10
Coverage15%5/107/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall7.4/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); also lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including 6EWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz; 802.11ax/n/b/g 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 AX3000: 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160); 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WAN portOne 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port; either can serve as WANnot listed
LAN portsThree 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, plus the 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, which can also be used as LANThree Gigabit ports per unit, auto-sensing WAN or LAN
Mesh nodes in the boxNone; the box contains one router. AiMesh is supported as primary or node3
Rated coveragenot listedUp to 604 m²
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, access control, HomeShield security, 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz guest networks, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption

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 X50 (3-pack)

  • + Rated coverage of up to 604 m² with three nodes
  • + Owners praise easy setup and range
  • + WPA3, tagged VLAN and guest networks listed
  • − Gigabit-only ports on every unit
  • − Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz
  • − Owners report limited advanced controls

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or multi-gig wired ports
  • Anyone who wants a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 6E or 7
  • Users who need detailed advanced router controls
Read the full TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) review ›

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