Amazon is currently offering a significant discount on the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro BE10000 Whole Home Mesh System, with a used "like new" unit available for $199.99. This price represents a 50% saving compared to purchasing the system new. The offer comes from Amazon Resale, the company's official outlet for pre-owned items, which states that these products "look and function as if they were new and come in original packaging." The purchase is protected by Amazon's standard 30-day return policy.
The TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that includes three units, any of which can serve as the primary router. This configuration is designed to provide extensive coverage for most homes. The system supports tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation (MLO), allowing it to operate simultaneously across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. Notably, the BE10000 router can utilize 320MHz channels on the 6GHz band, a feature not available with Wi-Fi 6E. TP-Link claims a potential wireless throughput of up to 10Gbps, though real-world performance typically reaches closer to 2Gbps under optimal conditions.
On the wired front, each satellite unit is equipped with four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports. These ports support wired backhaul, a feature that can enhance the performance of the mesh network by providing a dedicated high-speed connection between the router and its satellites. For users with internet plans exceeding gigabit speeds, these 2.5Gbps ports are essential to fully leverage their available bandwidth. While routers with 5Gbps or 10Gbps ports exist, they are generally considerably more expensive.
This deal also comes at a time when the availability of new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, including those from TP-Link, is reportedly impacted by a US ban on the sale of such products. This ban applies only to new units and not to existing stock already on the market. Consequently, once the current models are replaced, acquiring them in the U.S. may become more difficult.