eero 7 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 7 at 5.5/10.

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

They score the same on software and security, coverage and value.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the eero 7's 6/10.

eero 7

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero 7 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router for households that want easy setup and broad coverage without managing much. It suits people who will use it as a smart home hub, since it supports Zigbee, Thread and Matter. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants every feature without a subscription or needs a 6 GHz band.

Typically about £169.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	eero 7	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	8/10
Software and security	25%	4/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	6/10	9/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	6/10
Value	15%	6/10	6/10
Overall		5.5/10	6.6/10

Specifications

Spec	eero 7	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)	Tri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz; signal rates 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), 5765 Mbps (6 GHz)
WAN port	not listed	4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a time
LAN ports	not listed	The 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 box	1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available	3
Rated coverage	2,000 sq. ft. per router	not listed
Security and VPN features	not listed	WPA/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 7

+ Wi-Fi 7 with two auto-sensing 2.5GbE ports
+ Easy setup and good coverage, according to owners
+ Zigbee, Thread and Matter support built in
− Advanced features need a paid eero Plus subscription
− Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
− Signal weakens through thick walls, owners report

Skip it if:

Buyers who want advanced router features without paying a subscription
Buyers who need a 6 GHz band for busy, device-heavy networks
Homelabbers who need confirmed VLAN or VPN server support

Read the full eero 7 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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