Choosing our Decos

Tired of buffering and Wi-Fi dead zones in your house? Mesh Wi-Fi can definitely help. Mesh Wi-Fi delivers seamless connections, faster speeds, and stronger signals to every corner of your home. Immerse yourself in uninterrupted streaming or gaming, anywhere from the bedroom to the backyard.

Today, we’re going to recommend what we think are the best mesh Wi-Fi systems and touch on some frequently asked questions to get you started in the wonderful world of mesh networking.

 

Comparison of our Deco Features to Others

A myriad of mesh Wi-Fi systems is available on the market nowadays. Among them, the Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System impresses many with its stylish appearance, excellent mesh Wi-Fi performance, competitive price, and industry-leading technology.

Model Number	TP-Link Deco	Competitor 1	Competitor 2
Wireless Backhaul	Tri-Band:  2.4G, 5G_1, and 5G_2 (Deco X90)	Single-Band: 5G	Dual-Band: 2.4G and 5G
Mesh Protocol Supported	IEEE 802.11k/v/r	IEEE 802.11k/v	IEEE 802.11s
True Seamless Roaming	√	×	×
APS (Adaptive Path Selection)	√	×	√
IoT Mesh	√ (Deco M9 Plus)	×	×
Wi-Fi 6 Mesh	√ (Deco X20, X60, and X90)	√	×
AI-Driven Mesh	√ (Deco X90)	×	×
Powerline Backhaul	√	×	×
Wireless + Powerline Bandwidth	√	×	×
Band Steering	√	√	√
AP Steering	√	√	√
Self-Healing	√	√	√

 

Here we list the best Deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems. You can also refer to the Buying Guide to find the ideal Deco model for you.

 

The number of Deco units needed mainly depends on your home size. Find your home size in the chart below to get the general recommendation.

Home Size	Bedrooms	Deco Units
More than 6,000 sq. ft.	5+	> 3
3,000-6,000 sq. ft.	3-5	3
1,500-3,000 sq. ft.	2-4	2
Less 1,500 sq. ft.	1-2	1

 

The places to put your Deco units depend on the layout of your house. Find a layout similar to your house in the figure below to get the placement reference.

 

1. Deco X90

Wi-Fi Covers Every Corner of Your House

Deco X90 is designed for large houses. It boasts uninterrupted tri-band Wi-Fi with an incredible overall speed of 6600 Mbps. A 2-pack kit is able to cover up to 6,000 square feet, sufficient for your whole home. With X90, you don’t worry about drop connections or buffering—whether you are playing games in the attic or streaming movies in the backyard.

 

2. Deco X60

Blazing-Fast Wi-Fi Speed

Although Wi-Fi coverage isn’t quite as broad as the X90, Deco X60 still matches it for speed. The latest Wi-Fi 6 technology delivers true gigabit speeds (2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) to all of your devices. You and all of your family members can enjoy immersive live-streaming all at the same time with flawless video, clear audio, and no buffering.

 

3. Deco X20

Connect More Devices Simultaneously

Have you ever realized how many devices are joining your home Wi-Fi network? Phones, tablets, computers, cameras, and a wide variety of internet-enabled devices, to name a few. With higher capacity and quadruple throughput, powered by Wi-Fi 6, Deco X20 can connect more than 150 devices at the same time, without dragging down performance. Enjoy a more efficient network regardless of how many devices are on it.

 

4. Deco M9 Plus

Smart Wi-Fi with a Built-in IoT Hub

Deco takes care of more than just fast, stable Wi-Fi. As more and more IoT devices come into your home to facilitate your smart life, Deco M9 Plus gives you the means to control them with an integrated IoT hub. Manage smart home devices right from the Deco app.

 

5. Deco M5

Experience Wi-Fi Like Never Before

Still on the fence about getting into the Wi-Fi mesh network field? Go for the Deco M5 that offers coverage to your entire home while being a cost-effective solution. If you still need additional coverage you can simply buy another unit and add it to your existing network.

 

6. Deco S4

 

Gigabit Wired Connection

A wired connection lets you take full advantage of your broadband speed. Apart from Wi-Fi coverage, Deco S4 provides two gigabit Ethernet ports. You can plug computers, smart TVs, or game consoles into the ports for stable, blazing-fast wired connections.