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November 2024

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TP-Link Deco XE75
TP-Link Deco XE75
TP-Link Deco XE75
TP-Link Deco XE75
November 2024

TP-Link

Deco XE75

Price
$604
Score
83
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Excellent speeds, good default security settings and access to the new 6GHz WiFi band make this TP-Link a market-leading option. It might seem expensive, but it's actually priced pretty well considering it's usually sold in a pack of 3. This Deco is ideal for a bigger house with lots of space to cover and inhabitants that'll make the most of the WiFi 6E support.

Test results

  • 90
    WiFi performance
  • 70
    Setup and ease of use
  • 76
    Security

Good points

  • Easy to set up.
  • Very easy to customise.
  • Good security.
  • Good multi-device performance.
  • Good performance through a concrete wall.
  • Good wired performance.
  • Excellent long-distance performance.
  • Supports WiFi 6E.
  • Supports WPA3 encryption.

Bad points

  • No obvious bad points.

Model

  • Provided by internet company
    -
  • Cost when provided by internet company
    -
  • Mesh system
  • Number of units in pack
    3
  • Compatible with fibre
  • Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
  • Compatible with 4G/5G

More performance scores

  • Multi-device performance
    73
  • Obstructed performance
    82
  • Long-range performance
    100
  • Wired performance
    70

Specifications

  • Highest WiFi version
    WiFi 6E
  • Weight of main unit
    520g
  • Ethernet LAN ports
    2
  • USB port
    No
  • Physical power button
  • Other buttons/switches
    Reset
  • Aerials
    Internal only
  • Wall mountable
  • Quick start guide included
  • Ethernet cables included
    1

Features

  • Can create guest networks
    Yes
  • WPS available
  • Supports WPA3 encryption
  • Firewall
  • Quality of service (QoS)
    No
  • Parental controls
    Yes
  • USB drive sharing
    No

Member reviews

2 Member reviews

Missing the quality options in WiFi
Pros

Missing the quality options in WiFi

Cons

I do not see any reviews of Cisco, Unifi, HP, Grandstream, Ruckus etc.. APs.
Please add some better options as TP Link is not one of them, thanks.

Recommend it?

Maybe, it depends on what you're after.

Frank K.

Used 6 months or more

Re setup: read John Miller's comments for the Deco X55
Pros

I just bought the XE75 this afternoon. It took a little wrangling to get going, but as John notes, this is just as likely a Spark issue as a Deco one.

The Deco app was good to work with for installation and gave helpful tips to my various questions on the way through.

30 minutes in, so far so good!

Cons

It was quite pricey. I needed a router fix fast so didn't wait for a sale, but watching PriceSpy should be rewarding for the patient.

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

Anake G.

Used 1 month or less

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