Archer BE900
Quad-band, two 10G ports, and RTINGS' top Wi-Fi 7 pick. Big and pricey.
Buying guide · Networking
Archer BE900Image: TP-Link 
Archer BE230Image: TP-Link 
Deco BE63 (3-pack)Image: TP-Link 
Archer BE550Image: TP-Link
The best Wi-Fi 7 routers.
Big home, multi-gig internet: TP-Link Archer BE900. Most homes: Archer BE550. Apartment on a budget: Archer BE230. Thick walls or several floors: Deco BE63 mesh. Plan under 1 Gbps and no multi-gig gear at home? Skip the 10G ports.
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Alternatives first. The recommended use-case pick is last; these are not lab scores.
Jump to the final pick ↓What's your home like?
The short list
Archer BE230
Entry-level Wi-Fi 7. No 6 GHz band, but two 2.5G ports.
Deco BE63 (3-pack)
Tri-band mesh for big or awkward homes. 2.5G ports on every unit.
Archer BE550
Tri-band with 6 GHz and five 2.5G ports. The sensible Wi-Fi 7 buy.
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Best for multi-gig internet
Two 10G ports. Built for multi-gig.
TP-Link Archer BE900 BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router · 1 of 4
4Wi-Fi bands
2× 10GEthernet ports
11.5 Gbps6 GHz link rate
4× 2.5GLAN ports
Get it if You pay for 2 Gbps or more, or you run a NAS or 10G desktop, and you have the shelf space.
Skip it if Your plan is under 1 Gbps. RTINGS calls it excessive without multi-gig gear.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- Outstanding top speeds and excellent range (RTINGS)
- Two 10G ports, one SFP+ for fiber
- Four 2.5G LAN ports for a wired desk or NAS
Keep in mind
- Overkill without multi-gig internet or 10G gear (RTINGS)
- Physically large (RTINGS)
- Some HomeShield security features need a subscription (RTINGS)
| Wi-Fi class | BE24000 quad-band (TP-Link) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 6 GHz + two 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link) |
| Max link rate (6 GHz) | 11528 Mbps (TP-Link) |
| Multi-gig ports | 1× 10G SFP+/RJ45 + 1× 10G + 4× 2.5G (TP-Link) |
| USB | 2 ports (TP-Link) |
| Mesh | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) |
| Size | 3.8 × 11.9 × 10.3 in (TP-Link) |
Best on a budget
Wi-Fi 7, minus the 6 GHz band.
TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router · 2 of 4
2Wi-Fi bands
2× 2.5GEthernet ports
2.9 Gbps5 GHz link rate
4External antennas
Get it if You live in an apartment or small home and want newer Wi-Fi plus a 2.5G WAN port.
Skip it if You want 6 GHz. This dual-band router doesn't have it.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- RTINGS' budget Wi-Fi 7 pick
- 2.5G WAN for faster internet plans
- App or web setup, mesh-capable (RTINGS)
Keep in mind
- No 6 GHz band, so it skips Wi-Fi 7's cleanest airspace
- Only one 2.5G LAN port
- Sized for apartments and smaller homes
| Wi-Fi class | BE3600 dual-band (TP-Link) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz, no 6 GHz (TP-Link) |
| Max link rate (6 GHz) | No 6 GHz band |
| Max link rate (5 GHz) | 2882 Mbps (TP-Link) |
| Multi-gig ports | 1× 2.5G WAN + 1× 2.5G LAN + 3× 1G LAN (TP-Link) |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link) |
| Mesh | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) |
| Coverage | Rated for 3-bedroom houses (TP-Link) |
Best mesh system
For homes that eat Wi-Fi.
TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE63 BE10000 Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System (3-pack) · 3 of 4
3Units in the pack
4× 2.5GPorts per unit
5.2 Gbps6 GHz link rate
200Devices (TP-Link)
Get it if You have several floors, thick walls or a long layout, and one router leaves dead zones.
Skip it if One router already covers your place. Mesh costs more for coverage you won't use.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- RTINGS' best Wi-Fi 7 mesh pick
- Easy to expand by adding units (RTINGS)
- Every port on every unit is 2.5G
Keep in mind
- Costs more than a single router
- 2.4 GHz band is Wi-Fi 6, not Wi-Fi 7 (TP-Link)
- Advanced HomeShield features need a subscription
| Wi-Fi class | BE10000 tri-band mesh (TP-Link) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz; 2.4 GHz is Wi-Fi 6 (TP-Link) |
| Max link rate (6 GHz) | 5188 Mbps (TP-Link) |
| Multi-gig ports | 4× 2.5G per unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing (TP-Link) |
| USB | 1 per unit (TP-Link) |
| Mesh | Deco mesh, optional Ethernet backhaul (TP-Link) |
| Coverage | Up to 5,800 sq ft for a 2-pack (TP-Link) |
| Unit size | 4.23 × 4.23 × 6.93 in (TP-Link) |
Our top pick for most homes
All the Wi-Fi 7 most people can use.
TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router · 4 of 4
3Wi-Fi bands
5× 2.5GEthernet ports
5.8 Gbps6 GHz link rate
1USB 3.0
Get it if You have a typical house, a fast plan, and a few wired devices that would love 2.5G ports.
Skip it if Your home is large and full of walls. RTINGS flags its 5 GHz range as the weak spot.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- RTINGS' mid-range Wi-Fi 7 pick
- Every Ethernet port is 2.5G
- Gets 6 GHz without flagship money
Keep in mind
- 5 GHz range is its weak spot, per RTINGS
- Some HomeShield features need a subscription
- No 10G port
| Wi-Fi class | BE9300 tri-band (TP-Link) |
|---|---|
| Bands | 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link) |
| Max link rate (6 GHz) | 5760 Mbps (TP-Link) |
| Multi-gig ports | 1× 2.5G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN (TP-Link) |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link) |
| Mesh | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) |
| Size | 3.0 × 9.1 × 8.0 in (TP-Link) |
Side by side.
Pick two. Compare the numbers—not the marketing.
Choose two different products. TP-Link specs. Link rates are theoretical maximums, not real-world speed.
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| 6 GHz link rate | ||
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| USB | ||
| Mesh |
| Specification | Best for multi-gig internetArcher BE900 | Best on a budgetArcher BE230 | Best mesh systemDeco BE63 (3-pack) | Our top pick for most homesArcher BE550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||||
| Wi-Fi class | BE24000 quad-band (TP-Link) | BE3600 dual-band (TP-Link) | BE10000 tri-band mesh (TP-Link) | BE9300 tri-band (TP-Link) |
| Bands | 6 GHz + two 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link) | 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz, no 6 GHz (TP-Link) | 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz; 2.4 GHz is Wi-Fi 6 (TP-Link) | 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link) |
| 6 GHz link rate | 11528 Mbps (TP-Link) | No 6 GHz band | 5188 Mbps (TP-Link) | 5760 Mbps (TP-Link) |
| Wired ports | 1× 10G SFP+/RJ45 + 1× 10G + 4× 2.5G (TP-Link) | 1× 2.5G WAN + 1× 2.5G LAN + 3× 1G LAN (TP-Link) | 4× 2.5G per unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing (TP-Link) | 1× 2.5G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN (TP-Link) |
| USB | 2 ports (TP-Link) | 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link) | 1 per unit (TP-Link) | 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link) |
| Mesh | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) | Deco mesh, optional Ethernet backhaul (TP-Link) | EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link) |
Archer BE900
- Wi-Fi class
- BE24000 quad-band (TP-Link)
- Bands
- 6 GHz + two 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link)
- 6 GHz link rate
- 11528 Mbps (TP-Link)
- Wired ports
- 1× 10G SFP+/RJ45 + 1× 10G + 4× 2.5G (TP-Link)
- USB
- 2 ports (TP-Link)
- Mesh
- EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link)
Archer BE230
- Wi-Fi class
- BE3600 dual-band (TP-Link)
- Bands
- 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz, no 6 GHz (TP-Link)
- 6 GHz link rate
- No 6 GHz band
- Wired ports
- 1× 2.5G WAN + 1× 2.5G LAN + 3× 1G LAN (TP-Link)
- USB
- 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link)
- Mesh
- EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link)
Deco BE63 (3-pack)
- Wi-Fi class
- BE10000 tri-band mesh (TP-Link)
- Bands
- 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz; 2.4 GHz is Wi-Fi 6 (TP-Link)
- 6 GHz link rate
- 5188 Mbps (TP-Link)
- Wired ports
- 4× 2.5G per unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing (TP-Link)
- USB
- 1 per unit (TP-Link)
- Mesh
- Deco mesh, optional Ethernet backhaul (TP-Link)
Archer BE550
- Wi-Fi class
- BE9300 tri-band (TP-Link)
- Bands
- 6 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz (TP-Link)
- 6 GHz link rate
- 5760 Mbps (TP-Link)
- Wired ports
- 1× 2.5G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN (TP-Link)
- USB
- 1× USB 3.0 (TP-Link)
- Mesh
- EasyMesh compatible (TP-Link)
How we chose
Ports, bands and link rates from TP-Link. Speed, range and verdicts from RTINGS. We don’t run our own lab tests. All four picks are TP-Link because they top RTINGS’ categories right now, not because of a deal with TP-Link.
What actually matters
Your internet plan. A router can’t make a 500 Mbps plan faster. Under 1 Gbps, the BE230 or BE550 is plenty.
The 6 GHz band. It’s the cleanest airspace Wi-Fi 7 gets, and only newer phones and laptops use it. The BE230 skips it to hit its price.
Wired ports. 2.5G ports matter if you plug in a desktop, console or NAS. 10G only matters with a multi-gig plan or 10G gear.
Home shape beats speed. Walls and floors kill range. If one router leaves dead zones, mesh like the Deco BE63 fixes that better than a faster router.
Subscriptions. RTINGS notes some TP-Link HomeShield security features cost extra each month. The router works without them.
Also worth a look. RTINGS likes the GL.iNet Flint 3 if you want multi-WAN and failover, and the eero Max 7 for coverage. We’ll add them once we’ve checked specs and listings.
Lower your ping
A better router fixes weak Wi-Fi at home, but lag in online games often happens farther out, on the route between your ISP and the game server. Plug your PC or console in with Ethernet first. If you still see spikes, a game booster like GearUP tries to send your game traffic over a steadier route. Results depend on where you live and which servers you play on, so try it before you commit. It works alongside your router, not instead of it.
Sources
- RTINGS — The 5 best Wi-Fi 7 routers
- TP-Link — Archer BE900 specifications
- TP-Link — Archer BE550 specifications
- TP-Link — Archer BE230 specifications
- TP-Link — Deco BE63 specifications
Image credits: Archer BE900 — TP-Link · Archer BE230 — TP-Link · Deco BE63 (3-pack) — TP-Link · Archer BE550 — TP-Link.