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TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) vs TP-Link Deco X55 (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 X55 (3-pack) at 5.7/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco X55 (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 X55 (3-pack)'s 5/10.

TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco X55 3-pack suits people covering a larger home with an app-managed Wi-Fi 6 mesh. It fits buyers whose wired devices and internet connection run at Gigabit speed or below. It is a weaker match for anyone who wants multi-gig ports or detailed manual control of the network.

Typically about £209.99 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

CriterionWeightTP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%8/106/10
Software and security25%4/105/10
Wired ports20%9/105/10
Coverage15%6/107/10
Value15%6/106/10
Overall6.6/105.7/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed classTri-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, 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps
WAN port4 x 2.5 Gbps auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports per unit; one port can be WAN at a timeNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has 3 Gigabit ports that auto-sense WAN or LAN
LAN portsThe same 4 x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit can be used as LAN; one can serve as wired backhaul between units3 Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit (9 across the 3-pack), shared with WAN auto-sensing
Mesh nodes in the box33 Deco X55 units
Rated coveragenot listedUp to 6,500 ft² for the 3-pack (marketing rating; wireless coverage not guaranteed)
Security and VPN featuresWPA/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 updatesWPA/WPA2/WPA3, SPI firewall, parental controls, QoS, guest networks for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, HomeShield (free Basic tier)

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
Read the full TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) review ›

TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)

  • + Three units with a 6,500 ft² rating and 150-device support
  • + WPA3, guest networks, tagged VLAN and a free HomeShield Basic tier
  • + Owners describe setup and the app as easy
  • − Gigabit-only ports, with no multi-gig option
  • − Owners report dropouts and devices falling off the mesh
  • − Management is app-only, with limited firewall and radio tuning

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports on the router or nodes
  • Anyone who wants detailed firewall and radio settings beyond the app
  • Buyers who want a Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 system
Read the full TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack) review ›

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