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TP-Link Deco BE85 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE22000
TP-Link

TP-Link Deco BE85

Wi-Fi 7 · BE22000

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
TP-Link Deco BE85 wins by 2
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

TP-Link Deco BE85 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco BE85 lands at 88 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 at 86. That puts TP-Link Deco BE85 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

TP-Link Deco BE85

Compared on the throughput sub-score

TP-Link Deco BE85 leads on throughput (88 vs 86).

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

TP-Link Deco BE85

Compared on the features sub-score

TP-Link Deco BE85 leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

TP-Link Deco BE85

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TP-Link Deco BE85 more score per dollar ($549 vs $599).

TP-Link Deco BE85 88
vs
86 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Score breakdown

TP-Link Deco BE85
88
throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86
throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

TP-Link Deco BE85 versus NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — full spec comparison
Spec TP-Link Deco BE85 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Throughput
▲ BE22000
AXE11000

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

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

FAQ: TP-Link Deco BE85 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE85 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

TP-Link Deco BE85 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TP-Link Deco BE85 worth the price? +

At $549, TP-Link Deco BE85 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +

At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.

Does TP-Link Deco BE85 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 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.

Which is better for throughput, TP-Link Deco BE85 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

TP-Link Deco BE85 — leads on throughput (88 vs 86). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, TP-Link Deco BE85 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

TP-Link Deco BE85 — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.