TP-Link Deco BE95
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
Layer-7 firewall · 10 GbE · No subscription
TP-Link Deco BE95 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco BE95 lands at 91 and Firewalla Gold Pro SE at 90. That puts TP-Link Deco BE95 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TP-Link Deco BE95 if…
- ✓Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- ✓10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- ✓Mesh-ready out of the box
Pick Firewalla Gold Pro SE if…
- ✓10 GbE WAN + LAN
- ✓Best layer-7 protection without subscription
- ✓On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Firewalla Gold Pro SECompared on the features sub-score
Firewalla Gold Pro SE leads on features (100 vs 96).
Throughput
TieCompared on the throughput sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ease of use
TP-Link Deco BE95Compared on the ease of use sub-score
TP-Link Deco BE95 leads on ease (88 vs 84).
Value for money
Firewalla Gold Pro SESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Firewalla Gold Pro SE more score per dollar ($729 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TP-Link Deco BE95 | Firewalla Gold Pro SE |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band | — |
| Total bandwidth | 33000 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 10 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE per node | — |
| Coverage | ~3500 sq ft per node | — |
| CPU | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB |
| Ports | — | 10 GbE × 2 + 2.5 GbE × 4 |
| Concurrent connections | — | 500K+ |
TP-Link Deco BE95
- +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- +10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- +Mesh-ready out of the box
- −Premium pricing per node
- −TP-Link cloud account required for some features
- −Bulky
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
- +10 GbE WAN + LAN
- +Best layer-7 protection without subscription
- +On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
- −Steeper learning curve vs eero
- −No built-in Wi-Fi (need separate APs)
- −Mobile-app-centric setup
FAQ: TP-Link Deco BE95 vs Firewalla Gold Pro SE
Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE95 or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +
TP-Link Deco BE95 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TP-Link Deco BE95 worth the price? +
At $1,199, TP-Link Deco BE95 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Is Firewalla Gold Pro SE worth the price? +
At $729, Firewalla Gold Pro SE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Does TP-Link Deco BE95 or Firewalla Gold Pro SE 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 features, TP-Link Deco BE95 or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +
Firewalla Gold Pro SE — leads on features (100 vs 96). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for ease of use, TP-Link Deco BE95 or Firewalla Gold Pro SE? +
TP-Link Deco BE95 — leads on ease (88 vs 84). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.