Head-to-head

Amazon Eero Max 7 vs TP-Link Deco BE63 vs Netgear Orbi 970 Series

Amazon Eero Max 7

8.2 $1,149.99

TP-Link Deco BE63

9.1 $449.99

Netgear Orbi 970 Series

8.4 $1,799.99

Verdict

eero

A genuinely fast wired backbone and the cleanest app in mesh, hamstrung by mediocre real-world Wi-Fi for the money and the best features locked behind a subscription. Buy it for the ecosystem, not the value.

TP-Link

The mesh we'd point most buyers to first: fast, generously equipped, and priced like it wants to win. HomeShield's basic tier is free, and only the deepest power-user controls are missing.

NETGEAR

Nothing covers a giant home through thick walls quite like it, but you pay flagship-times-three for the privilege, and Orbi firmware has a long history of needing patience.

Best for

eero

Homes already invested in Alexa and Matter that want the simplest possible setup plus a true multi-gig wired backbone, and aren't price-sensitive.

TP-Link

Most large homes that want real Wi-Fi 7 speed, plenty of 2.5-gig ports for wired devices, and no recurring fee for the security basics.

NETGEAR

Very large or multi-story homes with thick walls, where blanket coverage and top-end speed matter more than the cost.

Avoid if

eero

You're chasing the best Wi-Fi speed per dollar, or you resent paying a monthly fee to unlock parental controls and security.

TP-Link

You have internet faster than 2.5 Gbps and need a 10-gig port, or you want enterprise-grade manual network control.

NETGEAR

You're price-conscious, or you want a set-and-forget system without the occasional firmware fuss Orbi is known for.

Score breakdown

ease

eero

9.5

TP-Link

8.0

NETGEAR

7.5

speed

eero

8.5

TP-Link

8.5

NETGEAR

9.5

value

eero

5.5

TP-Link

9.5

NETGEAR

4.5

backhaul

eero

9.5

TP-Link

8.5

NETGEAR

9.5

coverage

eero

8.0

TP-Link

8.5

NETGEAR

9.7

features

eero

8.5

TP-Link

8.0

NETGEAR

7.5

Specs

released

October 2023

2024

security

WPA3; advanced security and parental controls require eero Plus ($9.99/mo)

HomeShield — free basic tier; HomeShield Pro subscription for advanced

NETGEAR Armor and Smart Parental Controls (subscriptions)

warranty

1-year standard (3-year with active eero Plus)

—

processor

Quad-core A73, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB flash

—

smart home

Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee hub, Alexa built in

—

max devices

200+

200

configuration

2-pack (priced here); also sold as single unit and 3-pack

3-pack (priced here); also sold as single unit and 2-pack

3-pack RBE973S (priced here); 2-pack and add-on satellite also sold

wifi standard

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz)

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), BE10000

Wi-Fi 7, quad-band (2.4 / 5 / 5 / 6 GHz), BE27000

ports per node

2x 10 GbE + 2x 2.5 GbE, all auto-sensing

4x 2.5 GbE + 1x USB 3.0

—

max wired speed

Up to 9.4 Gbps via dual 10GbE (~6 Gbps sustained)

—

coverage per node

Up to 2,500 sq ft

—

max wireless speed

Up to 4.3 Gbps

—

backhaul

—

Wired (2.5 GbE) or wireless tri-band

Dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul; optional 10 Gbps wired backhaul

channels

—

320 MHz, MLO, 4K-QAM

—

coverage

—

Suits most large multi-room homes in the 3-pack

Up to 10,000 sq ft (3-pack)

also sold as

—

Deco 7 Pro BE63 in some 2026 listings (distinct from BE65 Pro)

—

ports

—

10 Gbps internet (WAN) + 2.5 GbE on router; 2.5 GbE on satellites

max speed

—

Up to 27 Gbps aggregate (BE27000)

Buy →Buy →Buy →

	Amazon Eero Max 7 eero	TP-Link Deco BE63 TP-Link	Netgear Orbi 970 Series NETGEAR
Score	8.2	9.1	8.4
Price	$1,149.99	$449.99	$1,799.99
Verdict	A genuinely fast wired backbone and the cleanest app in mesh, hamstrung by mediocre real-world Wi-Fi for the money and the best features locked behind a subscription. Buy it for the ecosystem, not the value.	The mesh we'd point most buyers to first: fast, generously equipped, and priced like it wants to win. HomeShield's basic tier is free, and only the deepest power-user controls are missing.	Nothing covers a giant home through thick walls quite like it, but you pay flagship-times-three for the privilege, and Orbi firmware has a long history of needing patience.
Best for	Homes already invested in Alexa and Matter that want the simplest possible setup plus a true multi-gig wired backbone, and aren't price-sensitive.	Most large homes that want real Wi-Fi 7 speed, plenty of 2.5-gig ports for wired devices, and no recurring fee for the security basics.	Very large or multi-story homes with thick walls, where blanket coverage and top-end speed matter more than the cost.
Avoid if	You're chasing the best Wi-Fi speed per dollar, or you resent paying a monthly fee to unlock parental controls and security.	You have internet faster than 2.5 Gbps and need a 10-gig port, or you want enterprise-grade manual network control.	You're price-conscious, or you want a set-and-forget system without the occasional firmware fuss Orbi is known for.
Score breakdown
ease	9.5	8.0	7.5
speed	8.5	8.5	9.5
value	5.5	9.5	4.5
backhaul	9.5	8.5	9.5
coverage	8.0	8.5	9.7
features	8.5	8.0	7.5
Specs
released	October 2023	2024	2024
security	WPA3; advanced security and parental controls require eero Plus ($9.99/mo)	HomeShield — free basic tier; HomeShield Pro subscription for advanced	NETGEAR Armor and Smart Parental Controls (subscriptions)
warranty	1-year standard (3-year with active eero Plus)	—	—
processor	Quad-core A73, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB flash	—	—
smart home	Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee hub, Alexa built in	—	—
max devices	200+	200+	200
configuration	2-pack (priced here); also sold as single unit and 3-pack	3-pack (priced here); also sold as single unit and 2-pack	3-pack RBE973S (priced here); 2-pack and add-on satellite also sold
wifi standard	Wi-Fi 7, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz)	Wi-Fi 7, tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), BE10000	Wi-Fi 7, quad-band (2.4 / 5 / 5 / 6 GHz), BE27000
ports per node	2x 10 GbE + 2x 2.5 GbE, all auto-sensing	4x 2.5 GbE + 1x USB 3.0	—
max wired speed	Up to 9.4 Gbps via dual 10GbE (~6 Gbps sustained)	—	—
coverage per node	Up to 2,500 sq ft	—	—
max wireless speed	Up to 4.3 Gbps	—	—
backhaul	—	Wired (2.5 GbE) or wireless tri-band	Dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul; optional 10 Gbps wired backhaul
channels	—	320 MHz, MLO, 4K-QAM	—
coverage	—	Suits most large multi-room homes in the 3-pack	Up to 10,000 sq ft (3-pack)
also sold as	—	Deco 7 Pro BE63 in some 2026 listings (distinct from BE65 Pro)	—
ports	—	—	10 Gbps internet (WAN) + 2.5 GbE on router; 2.5 GbE on satellites
max speed	—	—	Up to 27 Gbps aggregate (BE27000)
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