TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · Dual 10 GbE
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) lands at 88 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S at 89. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE + dual 2.5 GbE per node
- ✓Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
- ✓MLO + 8 antennas — excellent coverage
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…
- ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- ✓Great range
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000) 4×4 tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) |
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) | Tri-band |
| Channel width | 320 MHz | — |
| Ports | 2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node | 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE |
| Antennas | 8 internal | — |
| Features | MLO + Mesh AI roaming | — |
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
- +Dual 10 GbE + dual 2.5 GbE per node
- +Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
- +MLO + 8 antennas — excellent coverage
- −HomeShield subscription for advanced security
- −UI feels dated
- −Slightly less range than eero Max 7
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
- +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- +Great range
- −Armor subscription for advanced features
- −Bulky
- −Pricey vs ASUS/eero
FAQ: TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) worth the price? +
At $999, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +
At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Does TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 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.