89.7
Best for large families with multi story homes and high device counts
- Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 speeds
- 9 Total Gigabit Ports
- AI-Driven Mesh Roaming
$150
Head to head · Networking & Wi-Fi
BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router vs Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System
Ravvy scores BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router at 89.39 and Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System at 89.75. Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System takes the overall pick, best for budget-conscious homeowners with large houses and multiple floors.
89.4
$180
The Archer BE400 is the ideal entry point for Wi-Fi 7, trading the 6GHz band for an aggressive price point while maintaining excellent 2.5G wired speeds.
Ravvy pick
89.8
$140
Buy the Deco S4 if you need to eliminate dead zones across a massive area for a low price, provided you are okay with last-generation Wi-Fi 5 speeds.
How they score
| Factor | BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router | Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 82 | – |
| Security | 89 | – |
| Setup Ease | 94 | – |
| Throughput | 85 | – |
| Connectivity | 92 | – |
| Feature Set | – | 82 |
| Setup Speed | – | 91.5 |
| Port Density | – | 86 |
| Coverage Area | – | 94 |
| Data Throughput | – | 78 |
BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router
What owners praise
- Accessible price point for Wi-Fi 7 technology
- Dual 2.5 Gbps ports for multi-gig internet
- Strong EasyMesh compatibility for expansion
- Supports MLO for reduced latency
- Robust parental controls via HomeShield
What to know first
- No 6GHz band support
- Top speeds limited by dual-band architecture
- Some advanced security features require subscription
Skip it if users in extremely dense housing requiring a dedicated 6ghz band
Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System
What owners praise
- Covers massive areas up to 5,500 square feet
- Seamless roaming with a single network ID
- Six gigabit Ethernet ports across the system
- Simple app-based setup and management
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
What to know first
- Limited to Wi-Fi 5 technology
- Lacks advanced manual configuration settings
- Tower design may be bulky for small shelves
Skip it if tech enthusiasts wanting wi-fi 6 speeds or heavy multi-gigabit fiber users
Specs side by side
| Spec | BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router | Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 810142822220 | 840460605014 845973089726 |
| ASIN | B0DVBP5L6Y | B084GTH5LL |
| GTIN | 810142822220 | 840460605014 845973089726 |
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Color | Black | White |
| Voltage | 110 volts_of_alternating_current | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Coverage | 2400 Square Feet | 5500 square feet |
| Frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Model Name | Archer BE400 | Deco S4(3-Pack) |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 3 Count |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds | 4.2 pounds |
| Antenna Type | Fixed | Internal |
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89.5
Best for small business owners and prosumer home users
- 1350 Mbps Dual-Band Speed
- Omada Mesh Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
$60
89.4
Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 MU-MIMO
Best for small business owners and smart home enthusiasts needing high device capacity
- 4x4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 Technology
- Discrete 6.3-inch diameter design
- Enterprise-level security protocols
$67