Asus RT-BE88U vs TP-Link Deco BE77

The Asus RT-BE88U earns the overall nod on stronger owner reception and a longer 3-year warranty versus the Deco's 2 years, and it is far more port-rich. The TP-Link Deco BE77 is the more affordable choice and a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with a 6 GHz band, so buyers who prize coverage and spectrum over ports may still prefer it.

Wired ports versus wireless spectrum. The Asus RT-BE88U is a dual-band router with ten ports (including two 10G and an SFP+ cage) but no 6 GHz band, while the TP-Link Deco BE77 is a tri-band mesh system that adds a 6 GHz band and expands across a home with extra nodes.

The Asus RT-BE88U by a wide margin: ten ports in total, with a 10G RJ45, a 10G SFP+, four 2.5G and four Gigabit, plus a USB port. The TP-Link Deco BE77 has three ports per unit: a 10G combo port, one 2.5G and one Gigabit, plus a USB 3.0 port.

Only the TP-Link Deco BE77, which is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The Asus RT-BE88U is dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 and 5 GHz only) and trades 6 GHz for its rich wired port layout and a lower price than tri-band Asus flagships.

Buy the Asus RT-BE88U for a wired-first home or small business that will use its 10G and 2.5G ports with a NAS, switches or gaming PCs. Choose the TP-Link Deco BE77 for 6 GHz tri-band Wi-Fi and easy mesh coverage that spreads across a larger home.