eero 7 vs TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)

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The eero 7 scores 5.5/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) at 4.6/10.

The eero 7 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and wired ports.

The TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) leads on software and security and coverage.

They score the same on value.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the eero 7 scores 6/10 to the TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)'s 2/10.

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 E4 (3-pack)

4.6/10verdict: skip

The Deco E4 3-pack is for households that want Wi-Fi spread across a large home from three units on a broadband line of modest speed. It suits people who mostly connect over Wi-Fi and have few wired devices. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants gigabit wired ports, Wi-Fi 6 or a built-in VPN server.

Typically about £109 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 E4 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	4/10
Software and security	25%	4/10	5/10
Wired ports	20%	6/10	2/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	6/10	6/10
Overall		5.5/10	4.6/10

Specifications

Spec	eero 7	TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; signal rates 867 Mbps (5 GHz) and 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
WAN port	not listed	2 x 10/100 Mbps WAN/LAN ports per unit, auto-sensing
LAN ports	not listed	No dedicated LAN port; the two 10/100 Mbps ports on each unit serve as WAN or LAN
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	Up to 4,000 sq ft for the 3-pack (test-based, not guaranteed)
Security and VPN features	not listed	SPI firewall, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (no WPA3 listed), guest networks on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, parental controls, QoS, port forwarding, VLAN, IPv6; no VPN server listed

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 E4 (3-pack)

+ Three units rated for up to 4,000 sq ft
+ Guest networks on both bands, plus VLAN and QoS
+ High retailer ratings from owners
− Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps only
− Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, with no WPA3 listed
− No VPN server listed

Skip it if:

Buyers with wired NAS, servers or desktops who need gigabit Ethernet
Anyone who wants Wi-Fi 6 or newer for a fast broadband line
Users who need WPA3 or a built-in VPN server

Read the full TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) review ›

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