TP-Link’s affordable new Wi-Fi 6E mesh router helps dip the cost of the new tech

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TP-Link has a cheap routers. The new 6 GHz wireless technology standard should make it cheaper for the Deco XE75 to be used. The new two-pack mesh whole home routers are available for $299.99. The Deco XE75 is one of the first signs of affordable pricing for 6E technology, and it seems to cut very few features.

The two-pack of the Eero Pro 6E that covers just 4,000 square feet is $200 cheaper than the Deco XE75, which covers about 5,500 square feet. The Deco claims to have a very fast peak wireless network speed. The Deco still undercuts it by $600, even though it is a bit slower than the Atlas Max 6E.

The savings mean you won't get advanced options like the 5 Gbps ethernet found on the Atlas Max, and the 10 Gbps option on the Orbi wi-fi 6E. You can take advantage of a home gigabit internet plan with each of the Deco's nodes.

The new Eero Pro 6E, the Deco XE75, and the Atlas Max are all tri-band, meaning that they can connect to each other via the 6 GHz band. A dedicated local network communication lane is provided on a separate 5 GHz band by the older wi-fi 5 routers. The 6 GHz band is now being used by the routers to support even higher bandwidth devices.

There aren't many 6 GHz compatible devices out there so the Deco XE75 doesn't really need that extra 5 GHz band. You would need multiple brand new PCs that have the tech and several of the latest phones to push the network to its limits before you experience congestion.

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The Deco has been tested to support up to 200 devices on the network, which is more than the Eero Pro 6E's advertised 100 plus devices. Deco does have an artificial intelligence-driven mesh system for better connections.

The lack of endpoint devices supporting the tech means buying a more affordable regular wi-fi 6 or a premium wi-fi 5 is a better option. If you want the latest tech, but you don't want to spend a lot of money, then the Deco XE75 is a good option.