TP-Link Archer BE550 vs Deco BE65 Pro

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Dec 11, 2025 03:58 PM

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Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 7 (be)

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

Test Configuration Standalone

Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 7 (be)

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

Test Configuration Dual Node Mesh

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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer BE550

TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro

The TP-Link Deco BE65 Pro and the TP-Link Archer BE550 are Wi-Fi 7 routers from the same company. The Deco BE65 Pro is part of TP-Link's Deco lineup of mesh routers, and the Archer BE550 is part of their Archer lineup of conventional standalone routers. The two perform similarly well in terms of maximum speed, but the Deco BE63 has much better range, making it more suitable for larger homes.

Variants

Archer BE550 (Black)

Deco BE65 Pro (White (1 Pack))
Deco BE65 Pro (White (2 Pack))
Deco BE65 Pro (White (3 Pack))

Review

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Black

Archer BE550

White (1 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro

Black

Archer BE550

B&H

White (2 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro

Black

Archer BE550

White (3 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro

Black

Archer BE550

TP-Link

Black

Archer BE550

Walmart.com

Main Differences for

Apartment/Condo

Threshold

0.10

Apartment/Condo

8.5

8.8

No major differences between these routers for apartment/condo. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Apartment/Condo

8.5

8.8

Multi-Level House

8.0

8.5

Speed

8.8

9.0

Range

7.8

8.4

Design

Dimensions

7.3

7.9

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Height

7.95" (20.2 cm)

6.85" (17.4 cm)

Width

3.07" (7.8 cm)

4.21" (10.7 cm)

Depth

9.13" (23.2 cm)

4.21" (10.7 cm)

Depth With Cables

10.31" (26.2 cm)

5.51" (14.0 cm)

Network Ports

8.7

8.6

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WAN Port Speed

2.5 Gbps

5.0 Gbps

LAN Port Count

10 Gbps Ports

2.5 Gbps Ports

1 Gbps Ports

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)

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USB Ports

USB-A 3.0 Ports

USB-A 2.0 Ports

USB-C Ports

USB-C Speed

N/A

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In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Wall/Ceiling Mount

0.0

Mount Photo

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Mount Type

None

Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range

7.8

8.4

Long Range Graph

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Lowest Speed

204 Mbps

578 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

393 Mbps

745 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

1,447 Mbps

1,300 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

Dual Node Mesh

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Interior Short Range

8.7

8.9

Short Range Graph

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Highest Speed

2,010 Mbps

3,420 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

830 Mbps

465 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

1,795 Mbps

2,118 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

Dual Node Mesh

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Wi-Fi Specifications

9.4

Wi-Fi Version

Wi-Fi 7 (be)

6GHz Band

Yes

Multi Band

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

DFS Channels

Yes

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MLO Implementation

Beacon Frame

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MLO Support

True

EMLSR Support

True

EMLMR Support

False

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support

Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story

Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above

Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage

Outdoor Coverage Map

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Black

Archer BE550

White (1 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro

Black

Archer BE550

B&H

White (2 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro

Black

Archer BE550

White (3 Pack)

Deco BE65 Pro