TP-Link Archer AXE75 vs Deco XE5300

Which Router Is Better?

Products

TP-Link Archer AXE75
TP-Link Deco XE5300

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Updated Dec 11, 2025 03:56 PM

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  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
  3. Large Homes
  4. Long-Range

Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer AXE75

TP-Link Deco XE5300

The TP-Link Archer AXE75 and TP-Link Deco XE5300 are tri-band Wi-Fi 6E routers with DFS support. The main difference is their usage for mesh networks. Whereas the XE5300 comes as a three-pack for use in a mesh network, the AXE75 is sold as a standalone router but is configurable with other OneMesh-compatible devices for use in a mesh network. As a result, the XE5300 delivers more consistent and higher speeds over a longer range, making it ideal for larger multi-floor homes. By contrast, for people who live in a small apartment or condo, the AXE75's standalone configuration delivers comparable short-range performance to the XE5300.

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Variants

  • Archer AXE75 (Black)
  • Deco XE5300 (White (3-pack))

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Black
Archer AXE75
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Black
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Black
Archer AXE75
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White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

7.7
8.1

Dimensions 
 

6.9
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

6.9
7.9

Dimensions Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Dimensions Photo
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Height 
 

6.50" (16.5 cm)
6.65" (16.9 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
4.17" (10.6 cm)

Depth 
 

6.69" (17.0 cm)
4.13" (10.5 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

7.68" (19.5 cm)
5.51" (14.0 cm)

Network Ports 
 

7.1
6.9

Ports Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Ports Photo
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WAN Port Speed 
 

1.0 Gbps
1.0 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

4
2

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

1 Gbps Ports 
 

5
3

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
0

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

8.0
0.0

Mount Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Mount Photo
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Mount Type 
 

Screw Head Slot
None
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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.2
8.2

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

133 Mbps
554 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

252 Mbps
633 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

494 Mbps
593 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Dual Node Mesh
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Interior Short Range 
 

7.8
8.0

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

838 Mbps
902 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

571 Mbps
704 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

697 Mbps
775 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Dual Node Mesh
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

9.0
9.0

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 6E (ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (ax)

6GHz Band 
 

Yes
Yes

Multi Band 
 

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
Yes
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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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TP-Link Archer AXE75 Beacon Frame
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MLO Support  

False
False

EMLSR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

EMLMR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Deco XE5300 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Deco XE5300 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

TP-Link Deco XE5300 Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

TP-Link Deco XE5300 Outdoor Coverage Map

Check Price

Black
Archer AXE75
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White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
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Black
Archer AXE75
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White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
B&H
Black
Archer AXE75
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B&H
White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
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Black
Archer AXE75
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White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
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Black
Archer AXE75
TP-Link
White (3-pack)
Deco XE5300
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TP-Link Archer AXE75

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