NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
TP-Link Deco BE85 wins by 2
TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE85
Wi-Fi 7 · BE22000
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
TP-Link Deco BE85 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 lands at 86 and TP-Link Deco BE85 at 88. That puts TP-Link Deco BE85 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 86
vs 88 TP-Link Deco BE85
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86 throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
TP-Link Deco BE85
88 throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | TP-Link Deco BE85 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | AXE11000 | ▲ BE22000 |
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
TP-Link Deco BE85
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 vs TP-Link Deco BE85
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or TP-Link Deco BE85? +
TP-Link Deco BE85 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +
At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.
Is TP-Link Deco BE85 worth the price? +
At $549, TP-Link Deco BE85 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or TP-Link Deco BE85 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.