TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 vs UniFi U7 Pro XGS (Wired Backhaul)

The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 and the UniFi U7 Pro XGS (Wired Backhaul) offer different ways to boost the reach of your Wi-Fi network. The TP-Link is a whole-home mesh router system that connects to your modem to establish a blanket of uniform coverage using satellite nodes. The UniFi is an enterprise-grade access point that has no routing capabilities, and it requires a compatible controller or router to function. You can set up the U7 Pro XGS with a wireless backhaul configuration to create a similar "mesh" effect, but it isn't a plug-and-play process. The UniFi lacks the built-in LAN ports found on TP-Link's mesh nodes, and it uses PoE++ to power its high-speed 10Gbps port.