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TP-Link DECO BE65-5G vs TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack)

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 24identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO BE65-5G has 567 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack) (9214 Mbit/s vs 8647 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack) has 8,073 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (8647 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack) has 1,442 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (4324 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). Antenna type: External on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G, Internal on the TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack). Firewall security: Yes on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G, SPI Firewall on the TP-Link Deco BE68 (3-pack).

  • Antenna type
    • DECO BE65-5G:External
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):Internal
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DECO BE65-5G:9214 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):8647 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • DECO BE65-5G:574 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):8647 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DECO BE65-5G:2882 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):4324 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • DECO BE65-5G:5765 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):688 Mbit/s
  • Firewall security
    • DECO BE65-5G:Yes
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):SPI Firewall
  • Width
    • DECO BE65-5G:128 mm
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):107.5 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO BE65-5G:128 mm
    • Deco BE68 (3-pack):107.5 mm

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Comparison of DECO BE65-5G, Deco BE68 (3-pack)
69 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source752.51 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Number of devices supportedKnown for one200Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmit powerKnown for one30 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)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)Differs9214 Mbit/s8647 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s8647 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs5765 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11vIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1AX
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Dynamic IPYesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOpenVPN Server PPTP VPN Server L2TP/IPSec VPN Server WireGuard VPN Server OpenVPN Client PPTP VPN Client L2TP/IPSec VPN Client WireGuard VPN Client
Features2 differ
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa & Google AssistantAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityDiffersYesSPI Firewall
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersContent filter, SafeSearch, Time controls, Youtube restrictionBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Professional content filter library, SafeSearch, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports, Youtube restriction
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneRouter, APUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers128 mm107.5 mm
DepthDiffers128 mm107.5 mm
HeightDiffers236 mm176 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
5G standardKnown for oneSub6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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