Here a Wi-Fi 7 router costs half as much as a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system. Which to choose?
Short answer
Archer BE230 - Wi-Fi 7, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s ports, USB 3.0, EasyMesh and much cheaper. Deco X60 - a ready-made mesh system for a large house.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Deco X60 | TP-Link Archer BE230 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | mesh system | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 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 |
| USB | no | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | internal | — |
| Mesh | Deco Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | no | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 110×110×114 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 2402 vs 688 + 2882 Mbit/s.
Ports
2 gigabit WAN/LAN vs 2.5 WAN and LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Mesh
Deco Mesh vs EasyMesh - you can add nodes to the BE230 later.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Ready-made whole-house coverage - TP-Link Deco X60.
- The new standard and price - TP-Link Archer BE230.
FAQ
Does the Deco have USB?
No.
Is there VPN?
On the BE230 - yes, on the Deco X60 - no.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE230.