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TP-Link Deco X10 vs TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)

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

The TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco X10 at 5.2/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, wired ports and value.

They score the same on coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Deco X10's 4/10.

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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TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)

6.6/10verdict: buy

The Deco BE9300 three-pack is for households that want a Wi-Fi 7 mesh with plenty of fast wired ports on every unit. It suits people who will run Ethernet to desktops, consoles or storage in several rooms. It is less suited to anyone who wants deep manual control of the network or full security features without a subscription.

Typically about £439 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 X10TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/108/10
Software and security25%6/104/10
Wired ports20%4/109/10
Coverage15%6/106/10
Value15%5/106/10
Overall5.2/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco X10TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
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 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
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)Tri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz; signal rates 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), 5765 Mbps (6 GHz)
WAN portNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports that auto-sense WAN/LAN4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a time
LAN portsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, shared with WANThe same 4 x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit can be used as LAN; one can serve as wired backhaul between units
Mesh nodes in the boxPacks of 1, 2 or 3 units; the 3-pack has three units3
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 m²not listed
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 1.3.0WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption, firewall, device blocklist, separate 2.4/5/6 GHz guest networks, IoT network, MLO network, Parental Controls, QoS, Network Protection, remote management, Online Upgrade firmware updates

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 ›

TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)

  • + Wi-Fi 7 tri-band with a 6 GHz band
  • + Four 2.5 Gbps ports on every unit
  • + Wired backhaul between units is supported
  • − Full parental controls and IoT security need a paid plan
  • − No locally hosted web interface
  • − Limited QoS and traffic features

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want full parental controls and IoT security without a subscription
  • Anyone who wants a local web interface and detailed QoS or traffic control
  • Buyers who need a built-in VPN server
Read the full TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) review ›

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