TP-Link Archer BE230 vs TP-Link Deco BE23

The TP-Link Archer BE230 is priced lower, while the TP-Link Deco BE23 earns the higher owner rating of the two; warranty coverage matches on both. The Deco BE23 is the better pick for larger homes since it is built to expand as a mesh.

The TP-Link Archer BE230 is a single-unit router, while the TP-Link Deco BE23 is a mesh system meant to be extended with additional nodes for broader coverage.

Only the TP-Link Archer BE230 supports WireGuard, alongside OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. The TP-Link Deco BE23 covers OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec but not WireGuard.

TP-Link rates the Deco BE23 for up to 150 connected devices per unit. The Archer BE230's spec sheet does not publish a device limit, though its single-router design targets a smaller footprint.

Buyers who want a single-box Wi-Fi 7 router with a USB port for network storage and WireGuard VPN support, at a lower price, should buy the TP-Link Archer BE230.

Buyers who need mesh coverage for a larger home, along with a built-in speed test and support for many connected devices, should buy the TP-Link Deco BE23.