eero Pro 6E vs TP-Link Deco XE75

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

The eero Pro 6E and TP-Link Deco XE75 both score 5.4/10 overall.

The eero Pro 6E leads on software and security.

The TP-Link Deco XE75 leads on coverage.

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

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 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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	eero Pro 6E	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	7/10	7/10
Software and security	25%	5/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	4/10	4/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.4/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	eero Pro 6E	TP-Link Deco XE75
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 6E (802.11ax)
Bands and speed class	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz	Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; up to 5,400 Mbps combined
WAN port	1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	not listed
LAN ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	3 gigabit ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box	1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)	1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack
Rated coverage	Up to 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for a 3-pack	Up to 7,200 ft² (rated)
Security and VPN features	Profiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivity	WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption, HomeShield, parental controls, QoS

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 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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