TP-Link Deco BE25 vs TP-Link Deco BE63

For value, the TP-Link Deco BE25 comes out ahead thanks to its lower price while still offering dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with two 2.5G ports per node. The TP-Link Deco BE63 is the more capable system, adding a 6 GHz band, four 2.5G ports per unit, and USB network storage, so it is the better pick if you want that extra capability rather than the lowest cost.

The band layout. The TP-Link Deco BE25 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 system (BE5000) on 2.4 and 5 GHz with no 6 GHz band, while the TP-Link Deco BE63 is tri-band (BE10000) and adds a dedicated 6 GHz band for lower-latency connections on capable Wi-Fi 7 devices.

Each TP-Link Deco BE25 unit has two 2.5G WAN/LAN ports and no USB port, so it does not provide network storage. Each TP-Link Deco BE63 unit has four 2.5G WAN/LAN ports plus a USB 3.0 port with FTP, Samba, and media sharing, giving more room for wired devices, backhaul, and attached storage.

Yes. Both run the Deco app and share Wi-Fi 7 MLO, WPA3 encryption, separate guest and IoT networks, a built-in speed test, Quality of Service, HomeShield parental controls, and VPN client and server support with OpenVPN, PPTP, and L2TP/IPSec. Neither supports WireGuard, a Matter controller, or a Thread border router.

Buyers who want the cheapest way into Wi-Fi 7 mesh and are on a multi-gig plan that benefits from its 2.5G ports. The TP-Link Deco BE25 blankets a home with dual-band coverage for up to 150 devices and is easy to expand node by node, as long as you do not need a 6 GHz band or USB storage.

Households that want tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with a 6 GHz band and more wired flexibility. The TP-Link Deco BE63 brings four 2.5G ports per unit for wired backhaul, USB network storage, and headroom for up to 200 connected devices, making it the stronger choice for a busier, device-heavy home.