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eero 7 vs TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

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

The TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack) scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the eero 7 at 5.5/10.

The eero 7 leads on wired ports.

The TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack) leads on software and security and coverage.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands and value.

eero 7

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco X55 3-pack suits people covering a larger home with an app-managed Wi-Fi 6 mesh. It fits buyers whose wired devices and internet connection run at Gigabit speed or below. It is a weaker match for anyone who wants multi-gig ports or detailed manual control of the network.

Typically about £209.99 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 7TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Software and security25%4/105/10
Wired ports20%6/105/10
Coverage15%6/107/10
Value15%6/106/10
Overall5.5/105.7/10

Specifications

Speceero 7TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)Dual-band AX3000: 5 GHz 2402 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps
WAN portnot listedNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has 3 Gigabit ports that auto-sense WAN or LAN
LAN portsnot listed3 Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit (9 across the 3-pack), shared with WAN auto-sensing
Mesh nodes in the box1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available3 Deco X55 units
Rated coverage2,000 sq. ft. per routerUp to 6,500 ft² for the 3-pack (marketing rating; wireless coverage not guaranteed)
Security and VPN featuresnot listedWPA/WPA2/WPA3, SPI firewall, parental controls, QoS, guest networks for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, HomeShield (free Basic tier)

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 X55 (3-pack)

  • + Three units with a 6,500 ft² rating and 150-device support
  • + WPA3, guest networks, tagged VLAN and a free HomeShield Basic tier
  • + Owners describe setup and the app as easy
  • − Gigabit-only ports, with no multi-gig option
  • − Owners report dropouts and devices falling off the mesh
  • − Management is app-only, with limited firewall and radio tuning

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports on the router or nodes
  • Anyone who wants detailed firewall and radio settings beyond the app
  • Buyers who want a Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 system
Read the full TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack) review ›

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