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TP-LinkHome router
Deco BE85
Released May 2023.7Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 2026The release says both products are available at more than 200 Best Buy stores, on Bestbuy.com and on Amazon. The pricing paragraph says pre-order. Dong Knows Tech published its review on 14 May 2023 and Tom's Guide says single units would follow in late summer 2023. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mesh system
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE22000
- WAN port
- 10Gbps
68 of 90 fields known.
At a glance
Wi-Fi link rate
21,553Mbps
Higher than 96% of other routers.
Ports
- RJ45 or SFP+ combo
- 3 RJ45
- USB-A USB 3.0
General
- Model numbers
- Deco BE85, Deco BE85(1-pack), Deco BE85(2-pack), Deco BE85(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The US page is titled Deco BE85 and Deco 7 Elite BE22000 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The support page lists hardware versions V1.60, V2.60 and V3. Package Content names Deco BE85 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack). Amazon lists the manufacturer part numbers as Deco BE85(2-pack) and Deco BE85(3-pack). The UK and EU sell a BE19000 model of the same name with 5760 Mbps on 5 GHz, which is a different regional spec and is not covered here.
- GTIN / EAN
- 840030706929, 8400307069058Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Item details of the 3-pack listing: UPC 840030706905, Mfr Part Number Deco BE85(3-pack).9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W1L4B3Read 16 October 2026Item details of the 2-pack listing: UPC 840030706929, Mfr Part Number Deco BE85(2-pack). No US 1-pack GTIN was found.
- Announced
- 15 May 20237Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 2026TP-Link press release dated 15 May 2023: TP-Link today announced the Deco BE85 and the Archer BE800.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- From $999.991Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20267Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 20268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 20269Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W1L4B3Read 16 October 2026
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- US7Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 2026US launch prices and US retailers.
- Colours
- White8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Color White.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The review calls the units white cylindrical towers.
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026
- Wi-Fi speed class
- BE220001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: BE22000.
- Wi-Fi radios
Band Wi-Fi Streams Max channel width (MHz) Max link rate (Mbps) Dedicated backhaul 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 7 4 40 1,376 No 5 GHz Wi-Fi 7 4 240 8,647 No 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 4 320 11,530 No Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Speeds row (V3 page): 6 GHz 11530 Mbps, 5 GHz 8647 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 1376 Mbps, all 802.11be. The V2.6 datasheet and the press release print 11520 and 8640 Mbps, and Dong Knows Tech prints the same. The 802.11be rates for 4 streams are 11529 Mbps at 320 MHz and 8647 Mbps at 240 MHz, so the V3 page figures are stored. WiFi Capacity row: 4x4 MU-MIMO and 12 Streams, so 4 streams per band. The footnote says 320 MHz is only on 6 GHz and that 160 and 240 MHz may not be available on 5 GHz in some regions, so 240 MHz is the widest 5 GHz channel. Dong Knows Tech lists 20/40 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 20/40/160/240 MHz on 5 GHz and 20/40/160/320 MHz on 6 GHz. Every radio serves devices. A 6 GHz dedicated backhaul is an option in the app, so dedicated_backhaul is false.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Datasheet Deco BE85(US) V2.6: Signal Rate 11520 Mbps (6 GHz) + 8640 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1376 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 12 Streams, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be, 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be and 6 GHz 802.11ax/be. The page figures are stored, see its entry.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 4x4 BE up to 1376 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 8640 Mbps (20/40/160/240 MHz), 6 GHz 4x4 BE up to 11520 Mbps (20/40/160/320 MHz).- Radio bands
- 3
- 6 GHz band
- Yes
- Combined Wi-Fi link rate
- 21,553Mbps
- Wi-Fi streams
- 12
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz
- Wi-Fi features
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Advanced Features row: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs. WiFi Capacity row: 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA. The Very High Tri-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands. Dong Knows Tech says the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands share one network through Smart Connect, so band_steering covers those two bands.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Color.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The app sets up a combined 2.4 and 5 GHz network and a separate 6 GHz network, so band steering covers 2.4 and 5 GHz only. The review says the 6 GHz link can be a dedicated backhaul in the advanced settings.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands share one main network through Smart Connect.
- External antennas
- 01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20268x High-Gain Antennas (Internal).
- Internal antennas
- 81Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20268x High-Gain Antennas (Internal) per unit.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Number of antennas/removable: 8/No. Each unit has eight amplified antennas inside.
- Detachable antennas
- No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Number of antennas/removable: 8/No.
- Coverage of one unit (claimed)
- Not available
Ports and modem
- Ports
Port Count Role Max speed (Gbps) Version RJ45 or SFP+ combo 1 WAN or LAN 10 Not available RJ45 1 WAN or LAN 10 Not available RJ45 2 WAN or LAN 2.5 Not available USB-A 1 Not available 5 USB 3.0 Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Ethernet Ports per Deco unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing: 1x 10 Gbps, 1x 10 Gbps SFP+/RJ45 combo and 2x 2.5 Gbps. USB Support: 1x USB 3.0 port with FTP, media and Samba server. The footnote says all WAN/LAN ports work as either WAN or LAN and only one port can be WAN at a time. The user guide says only one port of the combo pair can be used at a time.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1x 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo port + 1x 10 Gbps port + 2x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing). 1x USB 3.0 port.- Ethernet ports
- 4
- Multi-gig ports
- 4
- Fastest WAN port
- 10Gbps
- Fastest LAN port
- 10Gbps
- USB ports
- 1
- SFP+ port
- Yes
- Built-in modem
- Not available
- Modem standards
- Not available
Mesh
- Mesh technologies
- Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul and AI-Driven Mesh. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh and says all Deco models work together.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Deco Mesh forms a unified network with a single network name. All Deco models can work together.
- Units per pack
- 1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.
- Coverage of the pack (claimed)
- Not available
- Satellite model
- Not available
- Satellite ports
- Not available
- Ethernet backhaul
- Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Optional Ethernet backhaul links the Deco units. The datasheet says the second 10G port can serve as a wired backhaul and that wired and wireless backhaul can run at once.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul: the second 10G port can serve as a wired backhaul between Deco units.
Software
- Management
- Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page's web server entry is a service port. Dong Knows Tech calls the web interface limited and says it cannot manage the hardware alone.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026Read 16 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.
- Online account required
- Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026Read 16 October 2026Setup step 2: log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app. Dong Knows Tech says the app requires a login account for setup and ongoing management.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026The app requires a login account for setup and ongoing management.
- Operating modes
- Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.
- Network features
- Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Guest Network row (one guest network per band), IoT network and device isolation, QoS by device and HomeShield QoS, parental controls (profiles, family time, pause the Internet), IGMP proxy and snooping for IPTV, DDNS (TP-Link). The HomeShield page lists IoT network isolation, parental controls and QoS in its free tier. Bridge Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Software: Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1, 5 GHz x1 and 6 GHz x1, IoT Network x1, MLO Network x1. Highlights: Quality of Service (QoS) and Private IoT Network.
- VPN server
- OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.
- VPN client
- OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.
- USB applications
- File server, Media server1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026USB Support: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server.
Security
- Wi-Fi security
- WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. Enhanced Open comes from the Wi-Fi Alliance listing.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.10Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 16 October 2026Listed with WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal and Wi-Fi Enhanced Open. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 is listed.
- Security service
- HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026TP-Link HomeShield.
- Security service cost
- Basic free, full paid5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 16 October 2026HomeShield is free with the router and includes IoT network isolation, parental controls and QoS. Security+ and Total Security are paid tiers. The datasheet footnote says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan. The free and paid tiers share the name.
Smart home
- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- Zigbee hub
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Smart home platforms
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
Hardware
- System on chip
- Qualcomm Networking Pro 122013Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi chip Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220. The text says the kit is built with that chip and a quad-core 2.2GHz processor.
- CPU clock
- 2.2GHz13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: Quad-core 2.2GHz.
Power
- Power supply
- External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The page lists a power adapter and a power port on the unit. The adapter rating differs between hardware versions, so it is not stored.
- Rated power input
- Not available
- Included adapter output
- Not available
- Power use (typical, claimed)
- Not available
- Power use (max, claimed)
- 51W1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 51 W max. The V2.6 datasheet gives the same figure.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 51 W max.
Measured
- Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Distance (m) Connected to Throughput (Mbps) 4.572 Main unit 1,736 15.24 Main unit 790.4 22.86 Main unit 179.2 27.432 Main unit 42.6 - Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- 1,736Mbps
- Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
- 816.3Mbps12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 202625 ft in an adjacent room: 816.3 Mbps. Same IxChariot setup.
- Range (measured)
- 30.48m12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The review gives a range of 100 feet (30.48 m).
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width128Height236Depth128mm(5 × 9.3 × 5 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20265.04 x 5.04 x 9.29 in (128 x 128 x 236 mm), width x depth x height.
- Dimensions with antennas
- Not available
- Weight
- Not available
- Wall mountable
- Not available
Certifications
- Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
- WFA12878010Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 16 October 2026WFA128780, BE22000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, model Deco BE85, hardware version PCIE, last certified 2023-12-26.
- FCC ID
- Not available
In the box
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- In the box
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be851Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.tp-link.com/us/document/197832Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026
- Manual
- www.tp-link.com/us/document/900263Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026Read 16 October 2026Deco BE85(US)_V2.6 User Guide, document 1910013376 REV2.0.0 of 2023.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 16 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. Tom's Guide and Amazon also say two years.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer. US listing.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Its two year warranty and lifetime support.
Compare with
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Markets | Units per pack | Coverage of the pack (claimed) | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deco BE85(1-pack) | Not available | Not available | US | 1 | Not available | 1 Deco BE85 unit, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 1 Power adapter, Quick Installation Guide |
| Deco BE85(2-pack) | 840030706929 | $999.99 | US | 2 | Not available | 2 Deco BE85 units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 2 Power adapters, Quick Installation Guide |
| Deco BE85(3-pack) | 840030706905 | $1,499.99 | US | 3 | 892 m² | 3 Deco BE85 units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 3 Power adapters, Quick Installation Guide |
Sources
We read 15 sources for this router. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783
- Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026
- Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshield
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warranty
- Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4N
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W1L4B3
- Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/download
- Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85
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