TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) vs TP-Link Deco X50 (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 TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) at 5.9/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) leads on software and security and coverage.

They score the same on value.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)'s 5/10.

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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TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco X50 3-pack is for people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 6 across a large property without much fiddling. It suits households that value simple setup and wide coverage over advanced router controls. Buyers who need multi-gig wiring or a third band should look at other models.

Typically about £194.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	8/10	6/10
Software and security	25%	4/10	6/10
Wired ports	20%	9/10	5/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	6/10	6/10
Overall		6.6/10	5.9/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz; 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed class	Tri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz; signal rates 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), 5765 Mbps (6 GHz)	Dual-band AX3000: 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160); 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WAN port	4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a time	not listed
LAN ports	The same 4 x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit can be used as LAN; one can serve as wired backhaul between units	Three Gigabit ports per unit, auto-sensing WAN or LAN
Mesh nodes in the box	3	3
Rated coverage	not listed	Up to 604 m²
Security and VPN features	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	SPI firewall, access control, HomeShield security, 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz guest networks, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)

+ Rated coverage of up to 604 m² with three nodes
+ Owners praise easy setup and range
+ WPA3, tagged VLAN and guest networks listed
− Gigabit-only ports on every unit
− Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz
− Owners report limited advanced controls

Skip it if:

Buyers who want 2.5GbE or multi-gig wired ports
Anyone who wants a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 6E or 7
Users who need detailed advanced router controls

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