TP-Link Deco E4 (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 XE75 scores 5.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) at 4.6/10.

The TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack) leads on software and security and value.

The TP-Link Deco XE75 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and wired ports.

They score the same on coverage.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the TP-Link Deco XE75 scores 7/10 to the TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)'s 4/10.

TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)

4.6/10verdict: skip

The Deco E4 3-pack is for households that want Wi-Fi spread across a large home from three units on a broadband line of modest speed. It suits people who mostly connect over Wi-Fi and have few wired devices. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants gigabit wired ports, Wi-Fi 6 or a built-in VPN server.

Typically about £109 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 E4 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	4/10	7/10
Software and security	25%	5/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	2/10	4/10
Coverage	15%	7/10	7/10
Value	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		4.6/10	5.4/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)	TP-Link Deco XE75
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; signal rates 867 Mbps (5 GHz) and 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)	Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; up to 5,400 Mbps combined
WAN port	2 x 10/100 Mbps WAN/LAN ports per unit, auto-sensing	not listed
LAN ports	No dedicated LAN port; the two 10/100 Mbps ports on each unit serve as WAN or LAN	3 gigabit ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box	3	1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack
Rated coverage	Up to 4,000 sq ft for the 3-pack (test-based, not guaranteed)	Up to 7,200 ft² (rated)
Security and VPN features	SPI firewall, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (no WPA3 listed), guest networks on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, parental controls, QoS, port forwarding, VLAN, IPv6; no VPN server listed	WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption, HomeShield, parental controls, QoS

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Deco E4 (3-pack)

+ Three units rated for up to 4,000 sq ft
+ Guest networks on both bands, plus VLAN and QoS
+ High retailer ratings from owners
− Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps only
− Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, with no WPA3 listed
− No VPN server listed

Skip it if:

Buyers with wired NAS, servers or desktops who need gigabit Ethernet
Anyone who wants Wi-Fi 6 or newer for a fast broadband line
Users who need WPA3 or 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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