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TP-Link Deco XE75 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400
TP-Link

TP-Link Deco XE75

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400

82
/ 100
From $299
VS
NETGEAR Orbi 970 wins by 9
NETGEAR Orbi 970 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE27000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Orbi 970

Wi-Fi 7 · BE27000

91
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

NETGEAR Orbi 970 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco XE75 lands at 82 and NETGEAR Orbi 970 at 91. That puts NETGEAR Orbi 970 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TP-Link Deco XE75 if…

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

Pick NETGEAR Orbi 970 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
TP-Link Deco XE75 82
vs
91 NETGEAR Orbi 970

Score breakdown

TP-Link Deco XE75
82
throughput 82
range 86
features 80
value 82
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91
throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82

Specs side-by-side

TP-Link Deco XE75 versus NETGEAR Orbi 970 — full spec comparison
Spec TP-Link Deco XE75 NETGEAR Orbi 970
Standard
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Throughput
AXE5400
▲ BE27000

TP-Link Deco XE75

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 Orbi 970

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 XE75 vs NETGEAR Orbi 970

Which is better, TP-Link Deco XE75 or NETGEAR Orbi 970? +

NETGEAR Orbi 970 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TP-Link Deco XE75 worth the price? +

At $299, TP-Link Deco XE75 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in range.

Is NETGEAR Orbi 970 worth the price? +

At $1,699, NETGEAR Orbi 970 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.

Does TP-Link Deco XE75 or NETGEAR Orbi 970 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.