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
- Ethernet per unit
- Three Gigabit ports
Reasons to choose it
- Flexible three-node coverage
- Ethernet backhaul option
Before you buy
Gigabit port ceiling
2 review sourceseero Pro 7
Best forSimple app-managed Wi-Fi with multi-gigabit ports
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE make the Pro 7 appealing for a fast home network with newer devices. Its simple app is part of the attraction, but some extras require a subscription and each node has only two Ethernet ports. Compare the number of nodes included before judging a deal.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Ethernet per unit
- Two 5GbE ports
Reasons to choose it
- Simple app management
- Two 5GbE ports per unit
Before you buy
Subscription-gated extras
3 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.