89.5
Best for small business owners and prosumer home users
- 1350 Mbps Dual-Band Speed
- Omada Mesh Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
$60
Head to head · Networking & Wi-Fi
Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System vs Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System
Ravvy scores Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System at 89.75 and Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System at 89.65. Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System takes the overall pick, best for budget-conscious homeowners with large houses and multiple floors.
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.
89.7
$150
The Deco X55 is the best value for users needing massive coverage and simple app management, provided they accept the extra cost for premium security features.
How they score
| Factor | Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System | Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System |
|---|---|---|
| Feature Set | 82 | – |
| Setup Speed | 91.5 | – |
| Port Density | 86 | – |
| Coverage Area | 94 | – |
| Data Throughput | 78 | – |
| Coverage Range | – | 94.2 |
| Network Security | – | 78 |
| Setup Experience | – | 96.5 |
| Throughput Speed | – | 82 |
| Port Connectivity | – | 90 |
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
Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System
What owners praise
- Impressive 6500 square foot coverage with three nodes
- Three Gigabit Ethernet ports on every single unit
- Extremely simple app based setup and management
- Supports up to 150 connected devices simultaneously
- AI Mesh technology minimizes signal drops during transitions
What to know first
- Advanced HomeShield security features require a subscription
- Dual band design lacks a dedicated wireless backhaul
- Large units may be difficult to hide on small shelves
Skip it if enthusiasts seeking multi gigabit speeds or subscription free advanced security
Specs side by side
| Spec | Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System | Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 840460605014 845973089726 | 840030703010 |
| ASIN | B084GTH5LL | B09PRB1MZM |
| GTIN | 840460605014 845973089726 | 840030703010 |
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Color | White | Black, White |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current | 12 volts |
| Coverage | 5500 square feet | 6500 square feet |
| Frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Model Name | Deco S4(3-Pack) | Deco X55(3-Pack) |
| Unit Count | 3 Count | 3 Pack |
| Item Weight | 4.2 pounds | 2.3 kg |
| Antenna Type | Internal | Internal |
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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
89.4
Best for budget conscious tech enthusiasts and multi gigabit home offices
- 6.5 Gbps Total Bandwidth
- Dual 2.5G Multi-Gig Ports
- Wi-Fi 7 MLO Support
$180