TP-Link Deco BE23 vs TP-Link Deco BE25

The TP-Link Deco BE25 is the slightly better pick, a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh rated BE5000 with a faster 5 GHz radio. The TP-Link Deco BE23 is nearly identical but rated BE3600, so it is a touch slower for a similar layout.

The main difference is the speed tier: the TP-Link Deco BE25 is a BE5000 system and the TP-Link Deco BE23 is a BE3600 system. Both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems with two 2.5G ports per node, MLO and a built-in speed test.

Yes, both give each node two 2.5G WAN/LAN ports with no USB, no 6 GHz band and no 10G port, plus MLO, guest and IoT networks, a built-in speed test and the Deco app. The BE25 simply carries a higher speed rating.

Yes, both the TP-Link Deco BE23 and TP-Link Deco BE25 are rated for up to 150 connected devices and expand with additional nodes, so real-world coverage is similar. The BE25's edge is its higher 5 GHz throughput.

Buyers who want the faster of the two entry Deco mesh systems at a low price should buy the TP-Link Deco BE25, a BE5000 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with two 2.5G ports per unit and a well-liked app.

Buyers who find the TP-Link Deco BE23 cheaper and want simple dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh coverage can pick it confidently, since it matches the BE25 on ports and features apart from a slightly lower speed rating.