Home networking
Coverage, connections & expansion
TP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Best forImproving coverage without paying for Wi-Fi 7
This three-pack is for a home that needs wider coverage more than the latest wireless standard. Wired backhaul is worth using when possible; otherwise, walls and the link between nodes can limit speeds. There is no 6GHz band, so the X55 is a value choice rather than a match for premium tri-band mesh.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
- Radio bands
- 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Radio class
- AX3000; aggregate rating
Reasons to choose it
- Flexible three-node coverage
- Ethernet backhaul option
Before you buy
Gigabit port ceiling
2 review sourcesTP-Link Archer BE550
Best forMulti-gigabit wired devices and a Wi-Fi 7 home upgrade
A single well-placed BE550 can be the more sensible purchase when one router covers your home. Its 2.5GbE ports and Wi-Fi 7 support leave room for faster devices. Those features do not fix poor placement or make older clients faster, so buy mesh only when coverage is the actual problem.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Radio class
- BE9300; aggregate rating, not client throughput
Reasons to choose it
- Five multi-gigabit ports
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
Before you buy
Clients must support the useful radio features
2 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.