TP-Link Deco BE25 review

The Deco BE25 is TP-Link's entry Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit, and on paper it beats the Orbi 370 on coverage and capacity. TP-Link's US product page rates a 3-pack for up to 6,600 sq. ft., lists BE5000 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 5 Gbps of total Wi-Fi speed and says it connects over 150 devices. Each unit has a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port for multi-gig plans, and TP-Link says it works with any internet provider. Setup runs through the Deco app. It ranks third rather than first because TP-Link's US page did not show a price we could verify, so the value score assumes typical retail pricing for its class; check the retailer price against the Orbi 370 before buying. Like the Orbi 370, it is dual-band, so the satellites share radio time between clients and the link back to the router. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Households that want Wi-Fi 7 coverage for more than 150 devices

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• BE5000 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 5 Gbps of total Wi-Fi speed
• Up to 6,600 sq. ft. of coverage with a 3-pack
• Connects over 150 devices
• 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port for multi-gig plans
• Setup with the Deco app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest rated 3-pack coverage among the dual-band kits here: 6,600 sq. ft.
• Strength: Rated for 150 devices, about twice the Orbi 370
• Strength: 2.5 Gbps port for multi-gig internet
• Weakness: TP-Link's US page lists no direct price, so you buy through retailers
• Weakness: Dual-band, like the Orbi 370 and Velop Micro 7
• Weakness: One 2.5G port, far fewer multi-gig ports than the eero Max 7

Key facts

• Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7, dual-band (BE5000)
• Coverage: Up to 6,600 sq. ft. (3-pack)
• Devices: 150+
• Wired: 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port
• Price: USD check pending

Where it ranks

TP-Link Deco BE25 is No. 4 in our Best Mesh WiFi Systems verdict.