TP-Link Archer BE9500  Router Review

Reviewed Jan 27, 2026 at 09:04am
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1 
TP-Link Archer BE9500
8.5
Apartment/Condo 
7.9
Multi-Level House 
9.0
Speed 
7.5
Range 
 0

We're working on a new router test methodology to evaluate wireless gaming performance. In the meantime, we've published this router's test results for everyone to see, so you can compare them with other routers. If you have any questions about this product, please let us know.

Our Verdict

8.5
Apartment/Condo 
7.9
Multi-Level House 
9.0
Speed 
7.5
Range 
  • 8.5
    Apartment/Condo
  • 7.9
    Multi-Level House

  • Performance Usages

  • 9.0
    Speed
  • 7.5
    Range
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jan 27, 2026: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jan 26, 2026: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Dec 02, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Nov 11, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    6.9
    Dimensions
    Height
    6.50" (16.5 cm)
    Width
    11.61" (29.5 cm)
    Depth
    6.50" (16.5 cm)
    Depth With Cables
    7.28" (18.5 cm)
    9.0
    Network Ports
    WAN Port Speed
    10.0 Gbps
    LAN Port Count
    5
    10 Gbps Ports
    1
    2.5 Gbps Ports
    2
    1 Gbps Ports
    2
    10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
    0
    USB Ports
    USB-A 3.0 Ports
    1
    USB-A 2.0 Ports
    0
    USB-C Ports
    0
    USB-C Speed
    N/A
    In The Box
    8.0
    Wall/Ceiling Mount
    Mount Type
    Screw Head Slot
    Wi-Fi
    7.5
    Interior Long Range
    Lowest Speed
    144 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    374 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    1,158 Mbps
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    9.0
    Interior Short Range
    Highest Speed
    2,650 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    864 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    2,147 Mbps
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    9.4
    Wi-Fi Specifications
    Wi-Fi Version
    Wi-Fi 7 (be)
    6GHz Band
    Yes
    Multi Band
    Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
    DFS Channels
    Yes