TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro vs TP-Link Deco XE75
The Deco XE75 Pro is the better router on paper: it has a 2.5 Gbps port and covers more ground per unit. The Deco XE75 doesn't beat it on any spec that matters.
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Key differences
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Wi-Fi
Evenly matched
Both are Wi-Fi 6E and tri-band, with similar speeds.
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Coverage
Deco XE75 Pro wins
The TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro claims 2,900 sq ft per unit against 2,400 sq ft.
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Wired
Deco XE75 Pro wins
The TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro's fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps.
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Security & VPN
Evenly matched
Much the same security, VPN and parental features.
Other differences
- Wired speed Deco XE75 Pro wins
The Deco XE75 Pro's fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps on the Deco XE75, which caps any internet plan faster than 1 Gbps.
- Coverage Deco XE75 Pro wins
The Deco XE75 Pro claims 2,900 sq ft per unit against 2,400 sq ft for the Deco XE75. Claims are for open space, so treat them as a comparison, not a promise.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Deco XE75 Pro if…
- Your internet plan is faster than 1 Gbps, or will be: it has a 2.5 Gbps port.
- You have a bigger home to cover: it claims 2,900 sq ft per unit.
Choose the Deco XE75 if…
- You prefer its app and design: it covers the same essentials as the Deco XE75 Pro.
Full spec comparison
The Deco XE75 Pro leads on wired ports and coverage; elsewhere the two are closely matched.
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Overview
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Model number | Deco XE75 Pro | Deco XE75 |
| Hardware version | V1 | V3.60 |
| Type | Mesh Wi-Fi System | Mesh Wi-Fi System |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Pack options | 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack | 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack |
| UPC / GTIN | 840030704994 | 840030707148, 840030706387 |
Wi-Fi
Both use Wi-Fi 6E with similar radios.
Speeds on the bands your devices use are close enough that neither has a real edge.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Speed class | AXE5400 | AXE5400 |
| Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Total Wi-Fi speed | 5,400 Mbps | 5,400 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz speed | 574 Mbps | 574 Mbps |
| 5 GHz speed | 2,402 Mbps | 2,402 Mbps |
| 6 GHz speed | 2,402 Mbps | 2,402 Mbps |
| Max channel width | 160 MHz | 160 MHz |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) | No | No |
| 320 MHz on 6 GHz | No | No |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM | 1024-QAM |
| Spatial streams | 6 streams (2x2 per band) | 6 streams (2x2 MU-MIMO) |
| MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes |
| OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Beamforming | Yes | Yes |
Coverage
The Deco XE75 Pro is ahead on coverage.
It covers more ground per unit, and the Deco XE75 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage (per unit) | 2,900 sq ft | 2,400 sq ft |
| Max devices | 200 | 200 |
| Antennas | 4 | 4 |
| Antenna type | Internal | Internal |
Ports
The Deco XE75 Pro is ahead on wired ports.
It has a 2.5 Gbps port, and the Deco XE75 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| WAN ports | 1x 2.5G or 1G (any port, WAN/LAN auto-sensing) | 1x 1G (shared auto-sensing port) |
| LAN ports | 1x 2.5G + 2x 1G total ports (one acts as WAN in router mode, leaving 2 LAN) | 2x 1G (3 auto-sensing ports per unit, one used as WAN) |
| Fastest wired port | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Multi-gig ports | 1 | 0 |
| SFP ports | None | None |
| USB ports | — | None |
| Cellular / tethering | None | None |
| Configurable WAN/LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Link aggregation | — | No |
| Dual-WAN failover | — | No |
Hardware
Both are evenly matched on hardware and support.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core 1.7 GHz | Quad-core 1.7 GHz |
| RAM | — | 512 MB |
Mesh
Little separates them on mesh and backhaul.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh support | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh ecosystem | Deco | Deco (TP-Link Mesh); works with all Deco models |
| Wired backhaul | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated backhaul band | — | Yes |
Software & security
Both offer much the same software features.
VPN, parental controls and security options are close.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Management | Deco app (TP-Link ID, cloud) + web server | Deco app (local and remote) + web UI |
| Web interface | Yes | Yes |
| VPN server | OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec | OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec |
| VPN client | OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec | OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec |
| Security suite | HomeShield | TP-Link HomeShield |
| Subscription | HomeShield Basic plan free; HomeShield Pro plan is paid | HomeShield Pro plan is paid; Basic plan free (basic security scan, IoT identification, basic parental controls, QoS, reports) |
| Parental controls | Yes | Yes |
| QoS | Yes | Yes |
| Guest network | Yes | Yes |
| ISP VLAN tagging | Yes | Yes |
| PPPoE | Yes | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes | Yes |
| WPA3 | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall | SPI | SPI |
| IoT network | — | Yes |
| Gaming features | — | None |
| LEDs can be turned off | — | Yes |
| Smart home | — | None (Tapo/Kasa device onboarding only) |
| Voice assistants | — | Alexa |
Design & power
Both are similar on design and power.
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 105 x 169 mm | 105 x 105 x 169 mm |
| Weight | — | 530 g |
| Color | White | White and black |
| Power | 12 V DC adapter | 12 V / 2 A DC adapter (US, 100-240 V input) |
| Power consumption | — | 25.96 W |
| Weather rating | — | Indoor only |
| Operating temperature | 0-40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
Support
| Spec | TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro | TP-Link Deco XE75 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty (US) | 2 years | 2 years |