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eero Pro 6E vs TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

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

The eero Pro 6E scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) at 5.3/10.

The eero Pro 6E leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and software and security.

The TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) leads on wired ports and coverage.

They score the same on value.

eero Pro 6E

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco S7 3-pack suits people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 5 coverage across a larger property, with guest networks, parental controls and QoS listed. It fits homes running gigabit-class connections and a moderate number of devices over dual-band Wi-Fi. It is less suited to anyone who wants newer Wi-Fi standards, multi-gig wired ports or a long support runway.

Typically about £127.49 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 Pro 6ETP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%7/106/10
Software and security25%5/104/10
Wired ports20%4/105/10
Coverage15%6/107/10
Value15%5/105/10
Overall5.4/105.3/10

Specifications

Speceero Pro 6ETP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E tri-band 802.11ax, 2:2:2, with 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz; 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHzDual-band AC1900: 5 GHz 1300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 600 Mbps, 3x3 MU-MIMO
WAN port1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)not listed
LAN ports1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)3x Gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)3
Rated coverageUp to 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for a 3-packUp to 5,600 sq ft for the 3-pack
Security and VPN featuresProfiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivitySPI firewall, access control, parental controls, QoS, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest networks, VLAN, IPv4/IPv6, port forwarding, TP-Link DDNS, WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal

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 S7 (3-pack)

  • + Three nodes rated for up to 5,600 sq ft
  • + Three Gigabit ports on every unit
  • + Guest networks and VLAN are listed
  • − Wi-Fi 5 dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
  • − UK product page carries an End of Life heading
  • − Security listed as WPA and WPA2 Personal only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want WPA3 or a Wi-Fi 6, 6E or Wi-Fi 7 mesh
  • Anyone needing 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • People who want a product with a clear long-term support outlook
Read the full TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) review ›

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