TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) vs TP-Link Deco XE75

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

The TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco XE75 at 5.4/10.

The TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) leads on software and security, wired ports and value.

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

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack) scores 7/10 to the TP-Link Deco XE75's 4/10.

TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

6.6/10verdict: buy

The TP-Link Deco BE26 3-pack is for households that want Wi-Fi 7 mesh across a larger home. It suits people with a multi-gig internet connection or a few wired devices who want 2.5 Gbps ports on every unit. It is a better fit for home users who want built-in parental controls and security tools than for admins who need advanced network segmentation.

Typically about £299.99 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	TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	7/10	7/10
Software and security	25%	6/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	7/10	4/10
Coverage	15%	7/10	7/10
Value	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.6/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), speeds up to 5000 Mbps	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band: 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz	Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; up to 5,400 Mbps combined
WAN port	Two 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit	not listed
LAN ports	No dedicated LAN port; the two auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit can act as LAN ports	3 gigabit ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box	3	1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack
Rated coverage	not listed	Up to 7,200 ft² (rated)
Security and VPN features	HomeShield network protection, parental controls, IoT security, guest network, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption, firewall and device blocklist	WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption, HomeShield, parental controls, QoS

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Deco BE26 (3-pack)

+ Wi-Fi 7 with three nodes included
+ Two 2.5 Gbps ports on every unit
+ EU V1 firmware adds DoT/DoH and internet backup
− Dual-band only, with 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
− No dedicated LAN port on any unit
− Listed features centre on home controls, not advanced networking

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system
Admins who need VLANs or a VPN server on the router
Anyone wiring many devices to each node

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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

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