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TP-Link Deco X10 vs eero 6+

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

The TP-Link Deco X10 scores 5.2/10 overall, ahead of the eero 6+ at 4.2/10.

The TP-Link Deco X10 leads on software and security, wired ports, coverage and value.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands.

Deco X10

TP-Link Deco X10

5.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Deco X10 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for households that want simple, app-led setup and broad coverage. It suits homes with modest wired needs and moderate wireless loads. Buyers who want faster-than-gigabit ports or a tri-band design should look at other systems.

Typically about £153.89 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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eero 6+

eero 6+

4.2/10verdict: skip

The eero 6+ is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh router for a home that wants smart home control built into the router. It suits buyers who connect few wired devices and mainly want wireless coverage. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs several wired ports, network segmentation or free content filtering.

Typically about £139.99 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

CriterionWeightTP-Link Deco X10eero 6+
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/105/10
Software and security25%6/104/10
Wired ports20%4/103/10
Coverage15%6/105/10
Value15%5/104/10
Overall5.2/104.2/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco X10eero 6+
Wi-Fi standard802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz; mesh protocols 802.11k/v/r; WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX3000 rating, 2x2 antenna array
Bands and speed classDual-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (AX1500; rated 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 on each band, 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz
WAN portNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports that auto-sense WAN/LANTwo auto-sensing gigabit (1 GbE) Ethernet ports for WAN and/or LAN
LAN portsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, shared with WANShared with the WAN ports; the two 1 GbE ports can be used as LAN; no separate LAN port count published
Mesh nodes in the boxPacks of 1, 2 or 3 units; the 3-pack has three units1 eero 6+ in the single-unit box; 2-pack and 3-pack sold
Rated coverageUp to 5,600 ft² (520 m²) for the 3-pack, 3,900 ft² for the 2-pack and 2,100 ft² for the 1-pack (US page); India page gives 3,900 ft² / 360 m²Up to 1,500 sq ft per router; up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-pack
Security and VPN featuresWPA3, SPI firewall, blocklist, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest networks, parental controls, QoS, port forwarding, IPv6, TP-Link DDNS, IPTV, local and remote management; VPN client and server added in US firmware 1.3.0Zigbee, Thread and Matter controller; Alexa support; automatic channel selection

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Deco X10

  • + Manufacturer rates the 3-pack for up to 5,600 ft²
  • + Owners report easy app setup and smooth roaming
  • + Guest networks, WPA3 and regular firmware releases
  • − Gigabit ports only, two per unit, shared with WAN
  • − Dual-band only; owners report shared backhaul limits under load
  • − Advanced HomeShield features reportedly need a paid subscription

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • Households with heavy simultaneous traffic who want tri-band or 6 GHz
  • Anyone who wants advanced security features without a possible subscription
Read the full TP-Link Deco X10 review ›

eero 6+

  • + Thread, Zigbee and Matter controller built in
  • + 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz
  • + Rated for up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-pack
  • − Only two gigabit ports, shared between WAN and LAN
  • − No 6 GHz band; dual-band only
  • − Content filters and ad blocking need a paid plan

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need several wired gigabit or multi-gig ports
  • Admins who need VLANs, guest networks or a VPN server
  • Buyers who want content filtering without a subscription
Read the full eero 6+ review ›

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