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TP-Link Deco X10 vs TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

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

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

The TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) scores 5.3/10 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 S7 (3-pack) leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, wired ports and coverage.

They score the same on 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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TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco S7 3-pack suits people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 5 coverage across a larger property, with guest networks, parental controls and QoS listed. It fits homes running gigabit-class connections and a moderate number of devices over dual-band Wi-Fi. It is less suited to anyone who wants newer Wi-Fi standards, multi-gig wired ports or a long support runway.

Typically about £127.49 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 S7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/106/10
Software and security25%6/104/10
Wired ports20%4/105/10
Coverage15%6/107/10
Value15%5/105/10
Overall5.2/105.3/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco X10TP-Link Deco S7 (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 5 (802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz; 802.11n/b/g 2.4 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)Dual-band AC1900: 5 GHz 1300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 600 Mbps, 3x3 MU-MIMO
WAN portNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports that auto-sense WAN/LANnot listed
LAN portsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, shared with WAN3x Gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet ports per unit
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 m²Up to 5,600 sq ft for the 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 1.3.0SPI firewall, access control, parental controls, QoS, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest networks, VLAN, IPv4/IPv6, port forwarding, TP-Link DDNS, WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal

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 S7 (3-pack)

  • + Three nodes rated for up to 5,600 sq ft
  • + Three Gigabit ports on every unit
  • + Guest networks and VLAN are listed
  • − Wi-Fi 5 dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
  • − UK product page carries an End of Life heading
  • − Security listed as WPA and WPA2 Personal only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want WPA3 or a Wi-Fi 6, 6E or Wi-Fi 7 mesh
  • Anyone needing 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • People who want a product with a clear long-term support outlook
Read the full TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) review ›

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