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March 2023

WiFi routers, mesh networks & range extenders

We've tested 17 different network devices to see which provide the best WiFi speed, coverage and security. Discover which technology is best for your home.

February 2023

TP-Link

Deco M4 3-pack

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We've reviewed the TP-Link Deco M4 3-pack to see how well it performs in these categories:

  • Performance
  • Ease of use and setup
  • Security
  • Power consumption

Test results

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    Performance
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    Ease of use and setup
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    Security
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    Power consumption

Good points

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Bad points

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Model

  • Mesh system
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  • Number of units in pack
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Speed tests

  • Windows download speed (single device)
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  • Windows upload speed (single device)
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  • iPhone download speed (single device)
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  • iPhone upload speed (single device)
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  • Windows download speed (multiple devices)
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  • Windows upload speed (multiple devices)
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  • iPhone download speed (multiple devices)
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  • iPhone upload speed (multiple devices)
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Specifications

  • Identical mesh units
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  • Number of WiFi bands
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  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
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  • Height with aerials extended
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  • Weight of main unit
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  • Ethernet LAN ports
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  • Ethernet WAN ports
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  • USB-A ports
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  • Physical power button
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  • Number of buttons
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  • Number of aerials
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Features

  • WiFi 5 2.4GHz
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  • WiFi 5 5GHz
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  • WiFi 6 2.4GHz
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  • WiFi 6 5GHz
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  • Ethernet backhaul
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  • WiFi backhaul
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  • Bluetooth
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  • Zigbee
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  • WiFi protected setup (WPS) available
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  • Supports WPA3 encryption
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  • DLNA certified
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  • Supports firewalls
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  • Supports VLAN
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  • Quickstart manual
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  • Alexa support
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  • Google Home support
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