Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

NETGEAR Orbi 870 vs TP-Link DECO BE65-5G

16specifications compared
9differ
7identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO BE65-5G has 50 more devices supported than the NETGEAR Orbi 870 (200 vs 150). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 11,786 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (21000 Mbit/s vs 9214 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (4 vs 3). Antenna type: Internal on the NETGEAR Orbi 870, External on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G. Security algorithms: WPA3 on the NETGEAR Orbi 870, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G.

Antenna type
- Orbi 870:Internal
- DECO BE65-5G:External
Number of devices supported
- Orbi 870:150
- DECO BE65-5G:200
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- Orbi 870:21000 Mbit/s
- DECO BE65-5G:9214 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- Orbi 870:WPA3
- DECO BE65-5G:WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Mobile network generation
- Orbi 870:Not supported
- DECO BE65-5G:5G
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- Orbi 870:4
- DECO BE65-5G:3
Width
- Orbi 870:112.4 mm
- DECO BE65-5G:128 mm
Depth
- Orbi 870:146.8 mm
- DECO BE65-5G:128 mm

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Comparison of Orbi 870, DECO BE65-5G
53 specifications	A NETGEAR Orbi 870 View product	B TP-Link DECO BE65-5G View product
Design2 differ
Product colour	White	White
Product type	Mesh system	Mesh system
Antenna typeDiffers	Internal	External
Number of devices supportedDiffers	150	200
Transmit powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dBmW
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum coverageKnown for one	400 m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	21000 Mbit/s	9214 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5765 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA3	WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dynamic IPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Static IPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Guest accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationDiffers	Not supported	5G
5G standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sub6
Featuresidentical
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Firewall securityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DHCP serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parental controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parental control featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Content filter, SafeSearch, Time controls, Youtube restriction
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Router, AP
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	3
Ethernet WANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	112.4 mm	128 mm
DepthDiffers	146.8 mm	128 mm
HeightDiffers	270.3 mm	236 mm
WeightKnown for one	1.22 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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