Routers / Compare

Amazon eero Max 7 vs TP-Link Deco X20

A

Product A: Amazon

eero Max 7

67 of 90 known

Change Amazon eero Max 7

Compare the TP-Link Deco X20 with

Search routers

B

Product B: TP-Link

Deco X20

58 of 90 known

Change TP-Link Deco X20

Compare the Amazon eero Max 7 with

Search routers

All 90 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AAmazon eero Max 7

BTP-Link Deco X20

General

5 of 9 differ

Series

eero1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand. The Wi-Fi 7 line also has eero Pro 7, eero 7 and eero Outdoor 7.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

V0100014Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Product specifications block for eero Max 7: Model V010001.

Deco X20, Deco X20(1-pack), Deco X20(2-pack), Deco X20(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page is titled Deco X20, AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The maker sells several hardware versions (V1 to V5) under this name. The spec rows on this page match the current V5 datasheet (2 internal antennas), so the product describes the current US hardware. Earlier versions differ, for example the V1 US datasheet lists 4 internal antennas and a 12 V 1.5 A adapter.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(1-pack).7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(2-pack).8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(3-pack).

GTIN / EAN

Not available

840030701122, 840030701115, 8400307003306Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 1-pack listing (sold with TP-Link as manufacturer): Model Number Deco X20(1-pack), UPC 840030701122.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 2-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(2-pack), UPC 840030701115.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Amazon US 3-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(3-pack), UPC 840030700330, Global Trade Identification Number 00840030700330.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 202310Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Published 2023-09-20 from Amazon's devices event: Amazon introduced the eero Max 7.

14 May 202012Press articleinternet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1252442.htmlRead 23 October 2026INTERNET Watch, 14 May 2020: TP-Link Japan announces the Deco X20 2-pack for sale on 25 June 2020. This is the first dated announcement found. The US page was live ten days later.

Status

Available1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page has a Buy now button.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The US page is live with a BUY NOW link, a V5 datasheet and a V5 guide dated 2025, and firmware released in 2026. One Australian retailer and one UK listing mark some packs discontinued, but the US site and Amazon US still sell it.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Not available

Not available

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$599.9910Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Will be available starting at $599.99 for the one-pack, $1,149.99 for a two-pack and $1,699.99 for a three-pack, US, tax not included. Amazon said it would be available soon. Tom's Guide and TechRadar print the same prices.

Not available

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€699.9911Press articleifun.de/eero-max-7-der-leistungsfaehigste-wlan-router-von-amazon-startet-221250Read 20 October 2026German news: 699.99 euro for one unit, 1,349.99 euro for the two-pack and 1,999.99 euro for the three-pack. Tax treatment not stated. The price is a German consumer price.

Not available

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE11Press articleifun.de/eero-max-7-der-leistungsfaehigste-wlan-router-von-amazon-startet-221250Read 20 October 2026German article on availability at Amazon, with euro prices.

Not available

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026The Amazon images show a white unit. Tom's Guide says it is available only in white.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Available only in white.

White6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Additional details: Color White. Tom's Guide also says the units are available only in white.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Sold as packs of identical eero Max 7 units, see the Amazon listing.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. Packs hold identical Deco X20 units.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page calls it the fastest, most advanced system and says it also helps small to medium-sized businesses. Its FAQ says it is not primarily for gaming. The maker's category is not exclusive to homes.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi, Deco.

Wi-Fi

13 of 14 differ

Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 73Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 row. IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE208003Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026AC/AX/BE Rating row reads BE20800.

AX18001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX1800, 5 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax), 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AAmazon eero Max 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Not available	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	240	8,647	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Compare table: 3 radios, MIMO 2x2/4x4/4x4, 10 spatial streams, channel widths 20, 40, 80, 160, 240 and 320 MHz. Peak PHY rates 2.4 GHz 573.5 Mbps, 5 GHz 8647.1 Mbps and 6 GHz 11529.4 Mbps. Rounded to 574, 8647 and 11529. The datasheet gives 20/40 MHz for 2.4 GHz, up to 240 MHz for 5 GHz and up to 320 MHz for 6 GHz, which fits the rates. The 2.4 GHz rate is the 802.11ax rate for 2x2 at 40 MHz, so no Wi-Fi generation is stored for that radio. The maker states none per radio.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 tri-band concurrent 2:4:4 with support for 240 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 320 MHz channels in 6 GHz. That gives 2, 4 and 4 streams and the 5 GHz width of 240 MHz.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two-page Amazon eero Max 7 datasheet, 2023. MIMO: 2.4 GHz 2x2 SU-MIMO, 5 GHz 4x4 MU/SU-MIMO, 6 GHz 4x4 MU/SU-MIMO. Channel width: 2.4 GHz 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz 20 to 240 MHz, 6 GHz 20 to 320 MHz.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page prints 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and says 4 Streams in total, with Dual-Band. It prints no per-band streams or channel widths. The only split that gives 4 streams in total is 2 streams on each band: 574 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz on 2.4 GHz (4 streams would need a 20 MHz channel and leave none for 5 GHz) and 1201 Mbps is 2 streams at 80 MHz on 5 GHz (1 stream at 160 MHz would make the total 3). Expert Reviews confirms 2x2 MIMO and no 160 MHz support on the 5 GHz radio. No band is a dedicated backhaul: the page lists one Dual-Band system and Tom's Guide says there is no dedicated backhaul channel.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Deco X20_V5_Datasheet, Wireless: Signal Rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz. Wireless Standards 802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g/n/ax on 2.4 GHz. The datasheet prints no streams or widths.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review says the Deco X20 is dual-band and has no dedicated second 5 GHz backhaul channel. It lists four internal antennas, which matches the V1 hardware and not the V5 datasheet.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review published 23 April 2021: each node has a single 5 GHz radio with a claimed 1,201 Mbps, no 160 MHz support and 2x2 MIMO.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

3=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

2=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

6 GHz band

Yes=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

No=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

20,750Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

1,775Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

10=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

4=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

320MHz=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

80MHz=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The FAQ names Multi-Link Operation as a new Wi-Fi 7 feature that lets devices use several bands at once.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Features: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), a 2x4x4 antenna array and MU-MIMO.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Other Wi-Fi Features row: WMM, Tx Beamforming, OFDMA. Band Steering row: Yes.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The review says the Max 7 uses 4K QAM and 320 MHz channels, and that data-heavy transmissions can span different bands.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Beamforming, MU-MIMO and OFDMA are listed in the WiFi Capacity and WiFi Range rows. BSS Color and 1024-QAM are named in the text but are no option here. The page says Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands, but Expert Reviews says there is no band-splitting option, so band steering is not stored.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review says the only thing missing is a band-splitting option.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

Not available

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

Not available

21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal), matching the V5 datasheet. The V1 datasheet and Tom's Guide count 4.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Specs box: number of antennas / removable: 10 / No. The text counts 10 high-performance antennas plus a smart home antenna. A TechInsights teardown counts eight antennas, so no antenna count is stored.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

232m²2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026A single eero Max 7 provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. (232 m2) of coverage.

204m²6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026The listing's Item Highlight says covers up to 2200 sq. ft. for the 1-pack. Converted to 204 m2 (204.4). The maker's own page prints no 1-pack area, only 1-3 bedroom houses.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 4000 sq. ft. for the 2-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 372 m2 (371.6) in the 2-pack row.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 5800 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 539 m2 (538.8) in the 3-pack row.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

2501Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Page data: each eero Max 7 system provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. of coverage and supports 250+ devices. Stored as 250, the plus sign is dropped. The 2023 datasheet and launch coverage say 200+.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Can connect 250+ devices.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Connect Over 150 Devices, repeated in the capacity graphic as connections for up to 150 devices. The footnote says the quantity of connected devices is not guaranteed. Stored as 150. The maker states it for the system and not per pack.

Ports and modem

5 of 9 differ

PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AAmazon eero Max 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	10
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Two auto-sensing 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two auto-sensing 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Auto-sensing ports are stored as WAN or LAN.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Two auto-sensing 10 GbE ports and two auto-sensing 2.5 GbE ports.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 2x Gigabit Ports per Deco unit, with WAN/LAN auto-sensing. There is no USB port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Port: 2 Gigabit ports per Deco unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing).

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

4=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

4=CalculatedFrom Ports

0=CalculatedFrom Ports

Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB ports

0=CalculatedFrom Ports

0=CalculatedFrom Ports

SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

Not available

Not available

Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

Not available

Not available

Mesh

3 of 7 differ

Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

TrueMesh1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Patented TrueMesh software with TrueRoam and TrueChannel.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology and says all Deco models work together.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 3, 41Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The shop page shows packs in script data that the page text does not print. The Amazon listing sells 1, 2, 3 and 4 packs.8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026Size options 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack and 4-Pack.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

Not available

204 to 539m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20266Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 20267Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 20268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026

Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026All packs hold eero Max 7 routers.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The three units in the review kit are identical and are set as the host router and nodes in the app.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Package Content lists 1, 2 or 3 identical Deco X20 units. Tom's Guide says each unit is set up as host or satellite during installation.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Each Deco X20 unit is set up as the host or a satellite in the installation process.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

Not available

Not available

Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

Not available

Not available

Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207852743-Can-I-connect-my-eeros-with-EthernetRead 20 October 2026eeros can be connected together via Ethernet backhaul or wirelessly.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology: optional Ethernet backhaul works together with the wireless links to link Deco units.

Software

2 of 7 differ

ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Management Tool row: iOS/Android App for end users.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud Service: OTA Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID. The port 80/443 web server entry is a service port. Tom's Guide and Expert Reviews say the browser page at tplinkdeco.net is a status page only, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide covers setup and management in the app.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The browser page at tplinkdeco.net shows a network map and status. Nothing can be changed there, and the setup used the Deco app and a TP-Link ID.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The system cannot be managed through a web portal. A basic console shows the state of the network and changes need the mobile app.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

Yes16Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 20 October 2026The eero app signs in to an eero account with a login code sent by text or email, or with a linked Amazon account. Tom's Guide created an account with the company during setup.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Cloud Service lists TP-Link ID. The V5 guide setup step 2 says to log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 2: open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you do not have one, create one first.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node17Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-bridge-modeRead 20 October 2026Bridge mode disables routing and wifi capabilities of the device, so it works as a modem or access point. Stored as access_point. The Max 7 can be the gateway or join an eero network as a node.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Working Mode: Router, Access Point.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, Parental controls1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page says guests can be given the network and that screen time can be scheduled or paused. eero Profiles are free, see the Profiles article.14Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-are-profilesRead 20 October 2026All eero users can use Profiles to group devices by user and schedule when those devices can connect to the internet. This free feature is stored as parental controls. Content filters and app blocking need eero Plus.

Guest network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Guest Network on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), HomeShield QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls with Bedtime, Off Time and Pause the Internet, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The Deco App User Guide says content filter, website blocking and a no-internet bedtime are free, and only more flexible settings need the subscription. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists no IoT network and no VPN.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide FW1.10.0, Parental Controls: filter inappropriate content, block specific websites and a no-internet bedtime are available to all. More flexible settings, such as app blocking, need the HomeShield subscription. The QoS section (More > QoS) names no subscription. The guide covers all Deco models and says features vary by model.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

Not available

Not available

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

Not available

Not available

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

Not available

Not available

Security

3 of 5 differ

Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Security row: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode. The compliance page calls WPA3 an eero Labs feature.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

eero Plus1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026eero Plus adds Advanced Security, Ad Blocking, Parental Controls, Malwarebytes, 1Password and VPN powered by Guardian.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026HomeShield, with Network Security, Real-Time IoT Protection, Malicious Site Blocker and Intrusion Prevention System.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Paid13Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 20 October 2026eero Plus features are exclusive to the subscription and are grayed out in the app without it. The tiers are monthly and yearly.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. The free and paid tiers share the name HomeShield.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes15Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-do-eeroos-updates-workRead 20 October 2026Updates roll out over the air. The eeros can update automatically overnight.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Software: Online Upgrade is listed under Easy Setup by Deco App.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 9: set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware. The note says Auto Update is enabled by default for some versions.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 October 20316Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 20 October 2026Table lists eero Max 7 as October 31, 2031 for software security updates at least through, for devices bought on eero.com or Amazon.com. The page says the date is a minimum.

Not available

Smart home

4 of 5 differ

Thread border router

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The FAQ says the built-in smart home hub connects Thread devices. Amazon's launch announcement says it acts as a Thread Border Router.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 202610Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Includes Matter support, the ability to act as a Thread Border Router and a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.

Not available

Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026FAQ: Matter and Zigbee devices (as a controller only).2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

Not available

Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026FAQ: built-in smart home hub for Zigbee devices as a controller only. The compare table lists Zigbee as Yes.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Zigbee-compatible smart home hub, Thread compatible, Smart Home Hub and Matter compliant.

Not available

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

5.03Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 and an 802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread).

Not available

Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Control Thread, Zigbee and Matter devices with Alexa. Works with Alexa.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Voice Control: pair with Alexa to control Deco X20 with simple voice commands.

Hardware

6 of 6 differ

System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm Networking Pro 12204Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026The block lists a quad-core A73 processor and names no chip. The Qualcomm platform comes from Tom's Guide. Qualcomm's device finder lists the eero Max 7, but its page needs scripts and was not readable.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Specs box and text: Wi-Fi chip Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220, quad-core Cortex A73 processor, 2GB RAM and 4GB flash. The maker publishes no chip name.

Not available

CPU cores

43Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor.

Not available

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2.2GHz3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor.

Not available

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

2GB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Memory row: 2048MB RAM. Tom's Guide and Amazon print 2GB, so 2 is stored.

Not available

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

4GB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Storage row: 4GB flash storage.

Not available

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The design has large openings at the bottom and top for passive airflow without a fan.10Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The new form factor improves its thermal design so it doesn't require a fan.

Not available

Power

5 of 5 differ

Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

USB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Power Supply row: 45W external USB-PD.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Power supply: 45W external USB-PD.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The package lists a power adapter and the unit has a power slot.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

Not available

12 V, 1.2 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.2 A (US version). The EU version is 12 V 1 A and the IN version 12 V 1.5 A. The V5 guide's FCC statement names the US adapter T120120-2B4 (12 V, 1.2 A). The adapter input is 100-240 V 50-60 Hz 0.6 A. The V1 US datasheet lists 12 V 1.5 A and the V4 US datasheet 12 V 1.5 A, so the rating depends on the hardware version.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026The FCC compliance statement names the I.T.E power supply model T120120-2B4. The model name encodes 12 V and 1.2 A, which matches the V5 datasheet.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

45W3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 202645W external USB-PD power supply. Amazon names it a 45W USB-C power adapter.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 202645W external USB-PD.

14.4W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 202612 V x 1.2 A is 14.4 W (US version).

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

21.9W7Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-much-power-does-eero-useRead 20 October 2026eero Max 7: 21.9W. The page says eero reports power against the CTA 2049-A test, which reflects typical power consumption for in-home networking equipment. The page gives a maximum for eero 7 and Pro 7 but none for Max 7. Wi-Fi 7 eeros also have an Eco Efficiency mode that lowers consumption.

Not available

Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

Not available

14.71W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 14.71 W max (US/IN version), 11.8 W max (EU version). The V1 datasheet says 13.5 W, V2 13.2 W, V3 14.73 W and V4 18.17 W, so the value depends on the hardware version.

Measured

4 of 6 differ

Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

AAmazon eero Max 7

Distance (m)	Band	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	6 GHz	Main unit	1,781
15.24	Not available	Main unit	146.9
22.86	Not available	Main unit	132.7
27.432	Not available	Main unit	16.8
12.192	Not available	Satellite	539.2

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Review of 2023-11-17, launch firmware, not stated. Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 active users in a 3,500 sq. ft. home. A OnePlus 11 phone is the named Wi-Fi 7 client for the close-range test. The client for the distance table is not named. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.781 Gbps over 6 GHz, 50 ft (15.24 m) 146.9 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 132.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 16.8 Mbps with the client on the router. The satellite row has the node a floor above the router and the phone 40 ft (12.192 m) down a hallway: 539.2 Mbps. With the second node in the basement 40 ft away the result was 234.9 Mbps, which is not stored. Only the 15 ft row names its band. Tom's Guide later said firmware updates improved performance, so the 2023 figures may be low.

BTP-Link Deco X20

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	522.1
15.24	Main unit	255.4
22.86	Main unit	112.7
27.432	Main unit	51.1
15.24	Satellite	294.5
15.24	Satellite	65.5
12.192	Satellite	150.5

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide (Brian Nadel, review last updated 14 February 2024, tested in 2021 on the original hardware) used a three-pack in a 100-year-old 3,500 sq. ft. home, Keysight (Ixia) IxChariot set to a busy network and a test notebook as the client. The client model, firmware and band are not named. The review's spec box labels the 15 ft figure as peak performance. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 522.1 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 255.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 112.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 51.1 Mbps. Satellite rows come from the older method: a satellite a floor above the router with the receiving system '50-feet farther away' gave 294.5 Mbps, a satellite 40 ft from the router with the test station 'another 50-feet away' on the same floor gave 65.5 Mbps, and a second satellite downstairs with a system 40 ft away gave 150.5 Mbps. The distances are read as the distance from the satellite to the client. The review also gives 556.5 Mbps through a wall 20 ft from the router and 320.5 Mbps with the client a floor above. Those are not stored, because the through-wall field is defined at 25 ft.

Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

1,781Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

522.1Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

789.1Mbps9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Room 25 feet from the router through a wall with the client on the router: 789.1 Mbps. Keysight IxChariot.

Not available

Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

28.956m9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Review gives a 95 foot range (28.956 m).

28.956m9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review gives a range of 95 feet (28.956 m), the best for a mesh router it had seen under these conditions.

Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

19.1W9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026During the saturation test the router used 19.1 watts and each node 18.2 watts.

10.2W9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026While the system was moving data in the saturation test the Deco X20 used 10.2 watts. The review's yearly cost of about 34 dollars for three devices at 13 cents per kWh matches 10.2 W for each unit, so the figure is for one unit.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

Not available

Not available

Dimensions and weight

3 of 4 differ

DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width183.9Height221.9Depth89.9mm(7.2 × 8.7 × 3.5 in)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Size row reads 183.9 x 221.9 x 89.9 mm.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 20267.24 x 8.73 x 3.54 in. (183.9 x 221.9 x 89.9 mm).5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Size: 7.24 x 8.73 x 3.54 in (183.90 x 221.89 x 89.90 mm).

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

Not available

Not available

WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

1,406g(3.1 lb)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Weight row: 1406g (3.1 lbs). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.406 kg).

Not available

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

Not available

No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The units have cooling slots underneath but no mounting inserts for hanging on a wall. Third parties sell plastic brackets.

Certifications

1 of 1 differ

Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

Not available

Not available

FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

Not available

Not available

Other certifications

Zigbee 3.012Certification listcsa-iot.org/csa_product/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Connectivity Standards Alliance listing for eero Max 7 by Amazon.com Services LLC: Zigbee 3.0, product type End Product, specification 3.0.1, certificate ZIG25143ZB332024-24, certified date printed as 07/01/2025, firmware eeroOS-v6.14.

CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, RoHS, VCCI1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, VCCI. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS.

In the box

None of 1 known

In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

Not available

Not available

Links

Not compared

Product page

eero.com/shop/eero-max-71Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x201Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

eero.com/support/articles/eero-max-72Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109812Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026

Manual

Not available

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109793Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page lists a 3-year warranty with 30-day returns. The 2023 datasheet printed a 1-year limited warranty. US site.

2years5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 23 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site. Amazon US also lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all routers.