eero Pro 6E 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 Pro 6E at 5.4/10.

The eero Pro 6E leads on software and security.

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

They score the same on coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the eero Pro 6E's 4/10.

eero Pro 6E

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero Pro 6E is for households that want a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system. It suits people with a modest number of wired devices and a single fast line into the home. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a VPN server, many Ethernet ports or a documented VLAN setup.

Typically about £336.99 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 Pro 6E	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	7/10	8/10
Software and security	25%	5/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	4/10	9/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	6/10
Value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.4/10	6.6/10

Specifications

Spec	eero Pro 6E	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E tri-band 802.11ax, 2:2:2, with 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
Bands and speed class	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 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	1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a time
LAN ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	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, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)	3
Rated coverage	Up to 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for a 3-pack	not listed
Security and VPN features	Profiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivity	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 Pro 6E

+ Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz and 160 MHz channels
+ 2.5GbE port that works as either WAN or LAN
+ Rated up to 6,000 sq ft in a 3-pack
− Only two Ethernet ports per unit
− VPN passthrough only, no VPN server

Skip it if:

Homelabbers who need a built-in VPN server or documented VLANs
Buyers with several wired devices who want many LAN ports per unit
Anyone whose devices lack 6E support and who wants no 6 GHz band

Read the full eero Pro 6E 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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