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TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro Review

Name: TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro
Brand: TP-Link

By

Ryan Hansen

2/8/2024 6:22 AM

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84

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The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is an excellent Wi-Fi router for home use, thanks to multi-gig connectivity and mesh functionality. However, the few ports and the need for a subscription for advanced settings may discourage some.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is a mid-range Mesh Wi-Fi system that made its debut in 2022, offering whole-house Wi-Fi connectivity for large homes as big as 7,000 sq. ft. It joins our list of the best-ranked Wi-Fi routers. This 802.11ax dual-band device ships as a three-piece kit with a main router and two satellites. With a 2.5 GbE WAN/LAN port and two 1-GbE LAN ports, this device provides decent connectivity options, although it lacks USB ports. It supports OFDMA data transmission and uses WPA3 encryption for security. Ultra-wide 160 MHz channel bandwidth and MU-MIMO simultaneous streaming will suit homes with plenty of devices to connect. However, it doesn’t support Wi-Fi 6E.

Consensus

our Verdict

The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is a great 802.11ax router for home use. Featuring dual 160 MHz bands and impressive Wi-Fi download speeds that reach 644 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 5GHz upload speeds reach 650 Mbps, this device is a good choice for gamers, and streamers. While it doesn’t support Wi-Fi 6E, its dual bands are more than ideal for the typical homeowner, and the mesh 3-in-1 design can service large homes.

However, If you prefer a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E option, be sure to explore our TP-Link Deco XE75 review. The lack of a third bad aside, the X4300 802.11ax router has a 2.5 GbE port as well as two 1 GbE ports that take care of basic connectivity needs, although they might be inadequate for commercial use and some busy homes.

Reason to Buy

Outstanding Wi-Fi speed
- The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is outstanding for large homes. It clocks in at 644 Mbps in 5 GHz download speed testing, ranking among the top 10% in the category.
- It reached upload speeds of 650 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, scoring among the top 10% of its category.
Good range and coverage
- This device has impressive range and coverage that make it well-suited for large homes and even some small business premises.
Simple installation and configuration
- This dual-band mesh network router has companion apps for simple installation. It works with TP-Link’s HomeShield suite for customizing parental controls and security, although access to advanced settings requires a subscription.

Reason to Avoid

Limited connectivity options
- Although it has an impressive 2.5 gigabit WAN/LAN jack, its relatively few two LAN Gigabit ports and lack of USB ports would be a concern for some homeowners seeking extensive connectivity.

TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro Specs

	# of LAN Ports	2
	# of Phone Ports	n/a
	# of WAN Ports	1
	App Compatible	Yes
	Available Storage	4000MB
	Band Technology	Dual
	Data Encryption Type	WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
	Energy Star Certified	No
	Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz
	Integrated Modem	No
	LAN Ports	2 Gb Ethernet
	MU-MIMO Support	Yes
	Mesh System	Yes
	Number of Antennas	4
	Parental Controls	Yes
	Processor Cores	Dual
	Processor Speed	1Ghz
	Quality of Service Prioritization	Yes
	WiFi Range	7000 sq. ft
	WiFi Speed	4.3 Gb
	Wired Speed	2500 Mb
	Wireless Standard	AC, AX, N

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Test Results

2.4 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)	0
2.4 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	0
5 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)	644.3333
5 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	650
Router Range (ft)	0
Latency (ms)	0
6 Ghz Download speed (Mbits/s)	0
6 Ghz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	0

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Product Comparison

	TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro Review	TP-Link Deco X20 Review	Eero Pro 6E Review	Vilo Mesh Wi-Fi System Review
True Score	84	72	79	73
Ranking	# 8 / 37	# 40 / 37	# 25 / 37	# 39 / 37
Market Context	The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is a mid-range Mesh Wi-Fi system that made its debut in 2022, offering whole-house Wi-Fi connectivity for large homes as… The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is a mid-range Mesh Wi-Fi system that made its debut in 2022, offering whole-house Wi-Fi connectivity for large homes as big as 7,000 sq. ft. It joins our list of the best-ranked Wi-Fi routers. This 802.11ax dual-band device ships as a three-piece kit with a main router and two satellites. With a 2.5 GbE WAN/LAN port and two 1-GbE LAN ports, this device provides decent connectivity options, although it lacks USB ports. It supports OFDMA data transmission and uses WPA3 encryption for security. Ultra-wide 160 MHz channel bandwidth and MU-MIMO simultaneous streaming will suit homes with plenty of devices to connect. However, it doesn’t support Wi-Fi 6E.	With 5 GHz download speeds of up to 644 Mbps and uploads of up to 650 Mbps, the TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro performs much better… With 5 GHz download speeds of up to 644 Mbps and uploads of up to 650 Mbps, the TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro performs much better than its cousin, the TP-Link Deco X20, which only manages 5 GHz download speeds of 274 Mbps and uploads of about 246 Mbps. However, if you prefer the more affordable option, check out our TP-Link Deco X20 review.	The 5 GHz download speeds of the TP-Link Deco X4300 were clocked at 644 Mbps and its 5 GHz upload speeds at 650 Mbps in… The 5 GHz download speeds of the TP-Link Deco X4300 were clocked at 644 Mbps and its 5 GHz upload speeds at 650 Mbps in tests, so it’s slightly faster than the eero Pro 6E, which averages 578 Mbps in 5 GHz download and 112 Mbps in 5 GHz download tests. However, being Wi-Fi 6E compliant, the Eero router has a third band, offering more bandwidth, unlike the dual-band TP-Link model.	With 5 GHz download speeds of just 140 Mbps, the Vilo Mesh Wi-Fi system is much slower than the TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro, which reaches… With 5 GHz download speeds of just 140 Mbps, the Vilo Mesh Wi-Fi system is much slower than the TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro, which reaches download speeds of 644 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. Learn more about the Vilo model in our Vilo mesh Wi-Fi System review.
# of LAN Ports	2	2	1	3
# of Phone Ports	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
# of WAN Ports	1	1	1	1
App Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Available Storage	4000MB	128 MB	4000MB	16MB
Band Technology	Dual	Dual	Tri	Dual
Data Encryption Type	WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal	WPA3	WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal	WPA, WPA2
Energy Star Certified	No	No	No	No
Dig Deeper		TP-Link Deco X20 Review →	Eero Pro 6E Review →	Vilo Mesh Wi-Fi System Review →

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Expert Score

84

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90

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True Score

84

Expert Score Breakdown

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85.3
Category Trust Score
80
TP-Link’s Deco X4300 Pro is a three-piece Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that offers very fast… read more
By:
John R. Delaney
78.11
Category Trust Score
79
The TP-Link Deco X4300 Pro is a highly capable mesh router, but it’s hard to… read more
By:
Ry Crist
50.86
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79.33
Category Trust Score
90
The Deco X4300 Pro is a familiar-looking mesh network set with features that pushes it… read more
By:
Ben Wilson