The Deco X60 is for covering a large area. The Mercusys is a newer standard for much less.
Short answer
Mercusys MR27BE - Wi-Fi 7, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and LAN, three times cheaper. TP-Link Deco X60 - a Deco mesh system.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Deco X60 | Mercusys MR27BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | mesh system | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | WAN/LAN 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 2 × 1 Gbit/s (WAN/LAN) | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | internal | — |
| Mesh | Deco Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 110×110×114 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 (574 + 2402) vs Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 (688 + 2880 Mbit/s).
Ports
2 gigabit WAN/LAN vs 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Mesh
Deco Mesh vs EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A large house - TP-Link Deco X60.
- Wi-Fi 7 and price - Mercusys MR27BE.
FAQ
Does the Deco X60 have MLO?
No.
Does the Deco X60 have VPN?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR27BE.