Same Wi-Fi. The M4 costs more - for gigabit ports.
Short answer
Deco M4 - gigabit WAN/LAN, so a fast plan won't hit the port limit. Deco E4 - 100 Mbit/s ports and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Deco E4 | TP-Link Deco M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | mesh system | mesh system |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | WAN/LAN 100 Mbit/s | WAN/LAN 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 2 × 100 Mbit/s (WAN/LAN) | 2 × 1 Gbit/s (WAN/LAN) |
| Antennas | internal | internal |
| Mesh | Deco Mesh | Deco Mesh |
| Dimensions, weight | 190.5×90.7 mm, 430 g | 190×90 mm, 365 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 5 AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, internal antennas, Deco Mesh, 2 WAN/LAN ports per unit.
Ports
100 Mbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s.
Weight
430 vs 365 g per unit.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A plan above 100 Mbit/s - TP-Link Deco M4.
- A slow plan - TP-Link Deco E4.
FAQ
Can you mix units?
Yes, both are in the Deco ecosystem.
Is there VPN?
Not according to the spec sheets.
Which is cheaper?
The Deco E4.