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| Feature | TP-Link Archer GE800 | TP-Link Deco BE95 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $478.99 | $569.99 | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
| Rating | 3.8 | 4.2 | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 19 Gbps | 33 Gbps | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
| LAN Port Count | 7 | 5 | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 4 | 2 | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
| Smart Home Protocols | None | Matter Controller | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
| VPN | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNS | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, DDNS | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | YES | YES | Tie |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | YES | Tie |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | YES | YES | Tie |
| WPA3 Encryption | YES | YES | Tie |
- + Price: $478.99
- + LAN Port Count: 7
- + LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports: 4
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2
- - Max Wi-Fi Speed: 19 Gbps vs 33 Gbps
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 33 Gbps
- + Smart Home Protocols: Matter Controller
- - Price: $569.99 vs $478.99
- - LAN Port Count: 5 vs 7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: TP-Link Archer GE800 or TP-Link Deco BE95?
The TP-Link Deco BE95, which costs less and has a much stronger owner rating while covering a home as a mesh system with dual 6 GHz radios and a 33 Gbps rating. The TP-Link Archer GE800 is the better single-room gaming router.
What is the biggest difference between the two?
Their shape. The TP-Link Deco BE95 is a mesh system built to spread coverage across a large house, while the TP-Link Archer GE800 is one gaming router concentrating 19 Gbps of Wi-Fi 7 and its wired ports in a single location.
Which one is better for gaming?
The TP-Link Archer GE800, which is designed for it: tri-band Wi-Fi 7, dual 10 Gbps ports, SFP+, four 2.5G LAN jacks and latency tuning features. If your gaming rig sits near the router, that wired set-up is hard to beat.
Which one covers a larger home?
The TP-Link Deco BE95, because it is a mesh system with multiple units and two 6 GHz radios, so it can carry full speed between nodes. A single Archer GE800 must reach every room from where it stands.
Do both support multi-gig wired connections?
Yes. Both offer 10 Gbps ports and SFP+, so either can take a fast fibre service. The TP-Link Archer GE800 adds more 2.5G LAN jacks for wired clients in the same room.
Who should buy the TP-Link Archer GE800?
Competitive gamers who want a single high-performance router with the widest wired port selection and latency features, and whose home is small enough for one unit to cover.
Who should buy the TP-Link Deco BE95?
Families in larger or multi-storey homes who want consistent Wi-Fi everywhere from a mesh system, with dual 6 GHz backhaul and multi-gig ports, at a lower price and with better owner feedback.
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