TP-Link Deco BE63  Router Review

Reviewed Oct 29, 2024 at 11:58am
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1 
TP-Link Deco BE63
8.8
Apartment/Condo 
8.5
Multi-Level House 
8.9
Speed 
8.5
Range 
 2

The TP-Link Deco BE63 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. It's designed for use in a mesh system and is available as a standalone unit or in multi-packs of two or three units. Like TP-Link's other Deco routers, it has a simple design with a small footprint. You can set it up and manage it through the Deco app. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices for voice control.

Our Verdict

8.8
Apartment/Condo 

The TP-Link BE10000 is an excellent router for apartments, condos, and single-story homes. Its small and sleek design makes it easy to place in your living space. It delivers fantastic speeds, fast enough for downloading large files quickly or streaming high-bandwidth 4k video on multiple devices.

Pros
  • Wi-Fi 7 support.

  • Amazing speed.

  • Compact size.

Cons
None
8.5
Multi-Level House 

The TP-Link BE63 is an excellent router for multi-level homes. Its network coverage is good enough to provide a blazing-fast connection throughout the house. It delivers fast enough speeds for multiple users to download large files quickly or stream 4k video. It's designed to be used in a mesh system, so you can place satellite units wherever you need a better signal.

Pros
  • Wi-Fi 7 support.

  • Amazing speed.

  • Excellent range.

  • Can add additional mesh access points to improve coverage.

Cons
None
8.9
Speed 

The TP-Link BE10000 delivers amazing speeds suitable for a multi-gigabit internet connection. It also supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), so it can use less congested DFS-only channels to give you better speeds in noisy wireless environments.

Pros
  • Amazing speed.

Cons
None
8.5
Range 

The TP-Link BE10000 has excellent range performance. Since it's a mesh router, satellite access points help it maintain impressive average speeds over long distances, making it suitable for high-bandwidth uses and high-speed downloads over a wide area.

Pros
  • Excellent range.

  • Can add additional mesh access points to improve coverage.

Cons
None
  • 8.8
    Apartment/Condo
  • 8.5
    Multi-Level House

  • Performance Usages

  • 8.9
    Speed
  • 8.5
    Range
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 03, 2025: 

      We've added a link to the eero Pro 7 in the Network Ports section of this review.

    2.  Updated Jun 10, 2025: 

      We've added a link to the newly reviewed UniFi Dream Router 7 in the Network Ports section of this review.

    3.  Updated May 01, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.8.1. This includes a new test result for our Test Configuration box.
    4.  Updated Oct 29, 2024: Review published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 is available in a one, two, or three-pack. We bought and tested the two-pack. Here's a photo of our unit's label.

    TP-Link also sells the TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro, which we tested. The only difference between the two is the network port configuration, where the Pro has 5Gbps Ethernet ports, compared to the BE63's 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports.

    Popular Router Comparisons

    The TP-Link BE63 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router designed for you to use as a mesh system. Like the rest of TP-Link's Deco lineup, it's compatible with every other Deco model, so you can easily expand your mesh network according to your needs. Other integrated mesh routers, like eero, have this functionality as well.

    Thanks to its mesh capability, it compares favorably to standalone Wi-Fi 7 routers like the TP-Link Archer BE550 and the ASUS RT-BE96U in terms of range. That said, it doesn't quite deliver the same all-out speed performance as those options and is handily outperformed by the much more expensive eero Max 7. Overall, this router provides excellent value and marks the increasing accessibility of cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 hardware.

    For more recommendations, check out the best mesh Wi-Fi systems, the best Wi-Fi routers for large homes, or the best routers for streaming.

    TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 and the TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro are both Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers in TP-Link's Deco lineup. They look nearly identical and perform similarly, but the BE65 Pro has one 2.5Gbps and two 5Gbps network ports, while the BE63 has four 2.5Gbps ports.

    eero 7

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 is a better router than the eero 7. While both routers are Wi-Fi 7 and have 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, the TP-Link has an additional 6GHz band. This helps it achieve significantly faster speeds than the eero.

    eero Pro 7

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 is a better router than the eero Pro 7. It delivers faster top speeds and has better range on both its 5GHz band and 6GHz band than the eero. The TP-Link has four 2.5GbE ports, while the eero has two 5GbE ports.

    TP-Link Archer BE550

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 and the TP-Link Archer BE550 are both Wi-Fi 7 routers from TP-Link. The Deco BE63 is designed to be used as part of a mesh network. The Archer BE550, on the other hand, is a standalone router. The two perform similarly well in terms of maximum speed, but the Deco BE63 has much better range performance, making it more suitable if you live in a larger home.

    eero Max 7

    The eero Max 7 and the TP-Link Deco BE63 are Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. The eero has significantly better range and speed performance than the TP-Link, but the eero has a larger footprint and occupies a much more premium price point.

    eero Pro 6E

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 is a better mesh router than the eero Pro 6E. It supports the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, is faster at short distances, and has better range overall. That said, it's slightly bigger than the eero.

    ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

    The TP-Link Deco BE63 and the ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 are tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. They both deliver very fast top speeds suitable for multi-gigabit internet connections, but the ASUS is slightly faster. Both deliver great overall range. As for connectivity, the ASUS has two 10Gbps Ethernet ports, a 1Gbps port, while the TP-Link has four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports.

    Test Results

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    Design
    7.9
    Dimensions
    Height
    6.85" (17.4 cm)
    Width
    4.21" (10.7 cm)
    Depth
    4.21" (10.7 cm)
    Depth With Cables
    5.51" (14.0 cm)

    If you're looking for an even smaller Wi-Fi 7 router, check out the UniFi Express 7.

    8.6
    Network Ports
    WAN Port Speed
    2.5 Gbps
    LAN Port Count
    3
    10 Gbps Ports
    0
    2.5 Gbps Ports
    4
    1 Gbps Ports
    0
    10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
    0

    This router's networking ports automatically detect whether you use a WAN or LAN connection.

    If you're looking for a mesh router with faster, 5Gbps Ethernet ports, check out the eero Pro 7.

    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

    • Ethernet cable
    • Power adapter x2
    • User documentation
    0.0
    Wall/Ceiling Mount
    Mount Type
    None
    Wi-Fi
    8.5
    Interior Long Range
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    Lowest Speed
    626 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    772 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    1,442 Mbps
    Test Configuration
    Dual Node Mesh

    We tested this router in dual mesh mode.

    8.8
    Interior Short Range
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    Highest Speed
    2,300 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    862 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    1,863 Mbps
    Test Configuration
    Dual Node Mesh

    We tested this router in dual mesh mode.

    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

    Wi-Fi 7 offers faster speeds, lower latency, and support for more simultaneous connections than previous generations of Wi-Fi. However, to benefit from these features, you'll need devices supporting Wi-Fi 7.