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eero 7 vs TP-Link Deco XE75

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

The eero 7 scores 5.5/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco XE75 at 5.4/10.

The eero 7 leads on wired ports and value.

The TP-Link Deco XE75 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and coverage.

They score the same on software and security.

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 XE75

TP-Link Deco XE75

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco XE75 is for households that want a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh covering several floors with little tuning. It suits people who value coverage and fast wireless speeds over wired performance and fine control. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants multi-gig ports or detailed network management.

Typically about £339.98 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 XE75
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/107/10
Software and security25%4/104/10
Wired ports20%6/104/10
Coverage15%6/107/10
Value15%6/105/10
Overall5.5/105.4/10

Specifications

Speceero 7TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (no 6 GHz)Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; up to 5,400 Mbps combined
LAN portsnot listed3 gigabit ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box1 node per unit when sold singly; 2-pack and 3-pack available1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack
Rated coverage2,000 sq. ft. per routerUp to 7,200 ft² (rated)
Security and VPN featuresnot listedWPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption, HomeShield, parental controls, QoS

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 XE75

  • + Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with a 6 GHz band
  • + Rated coverage up to 7,200 ft²
  • + Owners praise fast speeds and multi-storey reach
  • − Only gigabit ports, three per unit
  • − Drops and reboots needing a power cycle are common
  • − Limited controls and some troublesome firmware updates

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • Homelabbers who need detailed traffic control and manual channel selection
  • Anyone who needs a hands-off network with no resets or firmware risk
Read the full TP-Link Deco XE75 review ›

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