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TP-Link Deco X10 vs eero Pro 6E

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

The eero Pro 6E scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco X10 at 5.2/10.

The TP-Link Deco X10 leads on software and security.

The eero Pro 6E leads on wi-Fi standard and bands.

They score the same on wired ports, coverage and value.

Deco X10

TP-Link Deco X10

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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 Pro 6E

eero Pro 6E

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero Pro 6E is for households that want a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system. It suits people with a modest number of wired devices and a single fast line into the home. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a VPN server, many Ethernet ports or a documented VLAN setup.

Typically about £336.99 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 Pro 6E
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/107/10
Software and security25%6/105/10
Wired ports20%4/104/10
Coverage15%6/106/10
Value15%5/105/10
Overall5.2/105.4/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco X10eero Pro 6E
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 6E tri-band 802.11ax, 2:2:2, with 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz
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)2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
WAN portNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports that auto-sense WAN/LAN1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)
LAN portsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, shared with WAN1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)
Mesh nodes in the boxPacks of 1, 2 or 3 units; the 3-pack has three units1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)
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 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for 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 1.3.0Profiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivity

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 Pro 6E

  • + Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz and 160 MHz channels
  • + 2.5GbE port that works as either WAN or LAN
  • + Rated up to 6,000 sq ft in a 3-pack
  • − Only two Ethernet ports per unit
  • − VPN passthrough only, no VPN server

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need a built-in VPN server or documented VLANs
  • Buyers with several wired devices who want many LAN ports per unit
  • Anyone whose devices lack 6E support and who wants no 6 GHz band
Read the full eero Pro 6E review ›

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