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eero 6+ 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 eero 6+ at 4.2/10.

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

They score the same on software and security.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the eero 6+'s 3/10.

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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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

CriterionWeighteero 6+TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/108/10
Software and security25%4/104/10
Wired ports20%3/109/10
Coverage15%5/106/10
Value15%4/106/10
Overall4.2/106.6/10

Specifications

Speceero 6+TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX3000 rating, 2x2 antenna arrayWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 on each band, 160 MHz channels on 5 GHzTri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz; signal rates 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), 5765 Mbps (6 GHz)
WAN portTwo auto-sensing gigabit (1 GbE) Ethernet ports for WAN and/or LAN4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a time
LAN portsShared with the WAN ports; the two 1 GbE ports can be used as LAN; no separate LAN port count publishedThe 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 box1 eero 6+ in the single-unit box; 2-pack and 3-pack sold3
Rated coverageUp to 1,500 sq ft per router; up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-packnot listed
Security and VPN featuresZigbee, Thread and Matter controller; Alexa support; automatic channel selectionWPA/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

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 ›

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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