TP-Link Deco BE9300 (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 BE9300 (3-pack) scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco XE75 at 5.4/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco XE75 leads on coverage.

They score the same on software and security.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack) scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Deco XE75's 4/10.

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 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 BE9300 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	8/10	7/10
Software and security	25%	4/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	9/10	4/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.6/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link Deco BE9300 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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)	Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; up to 5,400 Mbps combined
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	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	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	WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption, HomeShield, parental controls, QoS

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 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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