TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack vs TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
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TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
Homes on a 2.5 Gbps plan that want wired headroom on every node and do not need a 6 GHz band
The Deco BE25, sold as Deco 7 BE5000, is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh: 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with no 6 GHz band listed. Every unit has two 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN auto-sensing ports. Units measure 150 x 150 x 62 mm, setup runs through the Deco app with a TP-Link ID, and the listing title and TP-Link's own pages disagree about channel width.
Published specifications
- Band rates: 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11be) and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11ax); no 6 GHz band listed
- Ports per unit: 2x 2.5 Gbps with WAN/LAN auto-sensing; no USB port listed
- Wireless: 4 streams, 4 high-performance internal antennas, OFDMA, MLO, router and access point modes
- VPN: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec on both server and client sides; WireGuard is not listed
- Physical: 5.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm) per unit; CE, FCC and RoHS listed
- In the 3-pack: three units, three power adapters, one RJ45 Ethernet cable and a Quick Installation Guide
Strengths
- Every unit has two 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN auto-sensing ports, per TP-Link's specifications tab and the user guide
- Low 62 mm-tall units with WPA3, a guest network per band and an IoT network with device isolation
- TP-Link states that advanced HomeShield features need a paid subscription, and the listing names the free ones
Caveats
- Dual-band only: TP-Link lists 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz rates for this model and no 6 GHz band
- Channel width is 240 MHz in the listing title and 320 MHz on TP-Link's spec tab, with no explanation
- No USB port listed, one Ethernet cable for three units, and WireGuard is missing from the VPN list
Read the full TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack guide
TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
Multi-gig homes that want a 10G port and full VPN server and client support on every unit
The Deco BE77, sold as Deco 7 Pro BE17000, is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with a 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo, a 2.5 Gbps port, a Gigabit port and USB 3.0 on every unit, all WAN/LAN auto-sensing. TP-Link lists VPN server and client support for OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec and WireGuard, plus WPA3 and a guest network per band. The units stand 7.8 inches tall, and the combo port runs its RJ45 or its SFP+ side, not both.
Published specifications
- Band rates: 11530 Mbps on 6 GHz, 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz, 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
- Ports per unit: 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo, 2.5 Gbps, 1.0 Gbps, all WAN/LAN auto-sensing, plus USB 3.0
- VPN: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec and WireGuard on both the server and the client side
- Physical: 4.65 x 4.65 x 7.80 in (118 x 118 x 198 mm) per unit; datasheet gives 32.7 W maximum draw
- In the 3-pack: three units, three power adapters, one RJ45 Ethernet cable and a Quick Installation Guide
- Environment: 0-40C operating, -40 to 60C storage, 10-90% operating humidity; certifications listed differ by document
Strengths
- Every unit carries a 10 Gbps combo port plus 2.5 Gbps and Gigabit ports and USB 3.0, not just the main one
- TP-Link lists four VPN protocols, including WireGuard, on both the server and the client side
- Datasheet publishes power draw, adapter ratings and transmit power, so the electrical picture is documented
Caveats
- The 10G combo pair runs its RJ45 or its SFP+ side only, never both at once, per TP-Link's user guide
- Coverage is 8,500 sq ft on the listing and 3,300 sq ft on TP-Link's page, and TP-Link's own documents give 9 and 8 streams
- Units stand 7.8 inches tall, and the kit ships only one Ethernet cable for three units
Read the full TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack guide
How to choose between them
Choose the TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack if your situation matches: Homes on a 2.5 Gbps plan that want wired headroom on every node and do not need a 6 GHz band. Its main caveat: Dual-band only: TP-Link lists 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz rates for this model and no 6 GHz band.
Choose the TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack if your situation matches: Multi-gig homes that want a 10G port and full VPN server and client support on every unit. Its main caveat: The 10G combo pair runs its RJ45 or its SFP+ side only, never both at once, per TP-Link's user guide.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- TP-Link Deco BE25 product page (Deco 7 BE5000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System) Source for TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
- TP-Link Deco BE25 user guide (PDF), document 1910013672 REV1.0.0 Source for TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
- TP-Link Deco Quick Installation Guide (PDF) supplied with the listing, document 7100000985 REV1.0.3 Source for TP-Link Deco BE25 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
- TP-Link Deco BE77 product page (Deco 7 Pro BE17000 Tri-Band) Source for TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
- TP-Link Deco BE77 datasheet (PDF) supplied with the listing Source for TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
- TP-Link Deco BE77 user guide (PDF), document 1900000444 REV1.0.0 Source for TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System, 3-Pack
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