Wi-Fi specification: BE22000 (802.11be)
Number of antennas/removable: 8/No
Router ports: Two 10Gbps (one can be used as an SPF+ fiber port), two 2.5Gbps
Satellite ports: 4 LAN
Processor/memory/storage: Quad-core 2.2GHz/1GB/512MB
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220
Peak 802.11ax performance: 1.736Gbps (at 15 feet)
Maximum range: 100 feet
Size: 9.2 x 5.0 x 5.0 inches
Estimated annual electricity cost: $64.00 (for router and two satellites)
How does having the fastest mesh network filling your home with high-speed data sound to you? The TP-Link Deco BE85 not only has the power to push 70% more data than other routers but it includes a host of Wi-Fi 7 performance-enhancing features. Ahead of its time, the BE85 comes with the combination of ultra-wide 320MHz data channels, 4K QAM operations and the best assortment of ports available today. Able to blast through the 1Gbps barrier, the Deco BE85 can be faster than cabled Ethernet connections, making it a must-have for data hogs like me.
Nothing new comes without a cost. While it can easily outperform Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6e routers, the Deco BE85 comes to market with only a single device capable of using its features. More to the point, the BE85 devices lack some high-end options and the ability to fully customize its parameters, although these last two points are minor compared to its ability to speed up just about any network.
