TP-Link Deco BE85 (3-Pack)

TP-Link Deco BE85 (3-Pack)

BE22000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with two 10 Gbps ports per unit and 9,600 sq ft of rated coverage.

  • Wi-Fi 7
  • BE22000
  • 10 GbE
  • 10 GbE
  • Mesh capable

PCPR score

8.1

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$1,277Nov 9

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The short version

The Deco BE85 3-pack is TP-Link's BE22000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, each unit carrying a 10 Gbps port, a 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo port, two 2.5 Gbps ports and USB 3.0, with 9,600 sq ft of rated coverage. Tom's Guide measured 1.74 Gbps at 15 feet and 790.4 Mbps at 50 feet, leading its comparison group. It suits large multi-gig homes, but it is expensive and offers few manual controls.

Pros

  • BE22000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 across all three units
  • One 10 Gbps port and one 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo port per unit
  • Tom's Guide measured 790.4 Mbps at 50 feet, several times the older Orbi RBKE963's result
  • USB 3.0 per unit and 9,600 sq ft of rated coverage

Cons

  • Tom's Guide called it very expensive
  • Limited manual controls, such as choosing channels or bands
  • Tom's Guide had to switch bands manually at longer range

Best for

  • Large homes with multi-gig internet
  • Fiber connections using the SFP+ combo port

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Full specifications

Core

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Speed class
BE22000
Bands
Tri-band
Units in box
3

Connectivity

Fastest WAN
10 GbE
Fastest LAN
10 GbE
LAN ports
3

Features

Mesh capable
Yes
Coverage
9,600 sq ft
USB port
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • Each unit has 1x 10 Gbps RJ45, 1x 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo and 2x 2.5 Gbps ports, all auto-sensing WAN/LAN.
  • TP-Link's page now lists hardware revision V3 alongside V1 and V2.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Guide

    Positive

    Named it an Editor's Choice after measuring 1.74 Gbps at 15 feet and 790 Mbps at 50 feet, while noting the very high price and limited manual band or channel controls.

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Common questions

Can the Deco BE85 use a fiber connection?

Yes. Each unit includes a 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo port that TP-Link says supports fiber and high-performance connections.

How much area does the Deco BE85 3-pack cover?

TP-Link rates the 3-pack for up to 9,600 sq ft and more than 200 connected devices.

Do all three Deco units have the same ports?

TP-Link lists 1x 10 Gbps, 1x 10 Gbps SFP+/RJ45 combo and 2x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit, with WAN/LAN auto-sensing.

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