This here is the Deco XE75.
It’s one of TP-Links new tri-band mesh networking systems that offers you a lot of bang for
your buck.
What I have here is the XE75 2-pack.
It also comes in a 3-pack for those that have larger homes and need more coverage.
The XE75 features support for Wi-Fi 6E, built-in security software, 3 gigabit ports on each
of the units, the ability to connect up to 200 devices, an AI-driven mesh system for
a strong, fast and reliable connection no matter where you are and up to 5,500 square
feet of coverage for the 2-pack.
It has been a few weeks now since I set up and started using the XE75 system in my home
and I have to say, I really like it.
As someone who works from home and pretty much lives online, you know, watching videos,
movies, browsing, working, gaming and all that, I found the connection that this system
offers to be fast, reliable and consistent.
What strikes me though is that it’s an inexpensive system and it performs so well.
The last time I upgraded my router system was about 3 years ago to the Google Nest Wi-Fi
mesh system and the XE75 is turning out to be a solid upgrade to that - however, it might
not be perfect for everyone.
Before we continue on with this review, let’s rewind back to a quick unboxing and I’ll
walk you guys through the setup process as well.
Spoiler alert: It’s incredibly easy!
Alrighty so once you receive and open up the two pack, you’ll find both the Deco XE75
nods right on top.
The design of these things is very basic but I think they look pretty sleek.
They'll blend nicely into any type of setup.
They’re just white cylinders with a Deco 6E logo etched on the bottom.
Around back, each one has 3 gigabit ports and a port for the power adapter.
On top and underneath each there are also vents for natural airflow to keep the nods
cool.
Also in the box, there are 2 power adapters, an Ethernet cable and a quick installation
guide.
Everything here is very well presented.
Now let's set them up!
Setting up the XE75 is incredibly easy.
This is as close to a plug and play network system as you can get.
I remember the days when these kinds of things used to be so complicated but now it's as
easy as can be.
I screen recorded the setup process in the Deco app on my iPhone and it took me all of
5 minutes to get the XE75 up and running.
It’s great stuff.
Even if you're not tech savvy, you'll have no problem setting this system up.
What you’re going to need to do is first find an open space to place the main nod.
Connect it to your modem with the Ethernet cable and power it up with that included power
cable.
From there download the Deco app onto your smartphone and follow the prompts to start
creating your new network.
It’s as easy as that.
After that, I setup the other Deco nod in my basement and my experience was very similar.
Actually, this was probably easier since the network was already created.
It took less than 2 minutes.
You just power it up, wait for the app to discover it, name the room that you put it
in and it’ll be added to your new mesh network.
The entire setup process literally took me less than 10 minutes.
It's incredibly easy.
So now that we got through that, you guys are probably wondering how the network speeds
are with the XE75 and I'm happy to report that they have been very good.
No matter if I'm streaming a movie, watching a show or playing games online, there is no
lag or delay.
The connection I've been getting is reliable and it's definitely faster than what I had
before.
The download speeds here are great however the upload speeds are just ok.
They aren't going to blow you away.
Despite that, they're still solid and I'm still able to upload videos and large files
pretty quickly.
I don't have the fastest internet speed around and that's probably part of the reason why
but the XE75 makes the most of it and is more than enough for the things I do.
For those that have faster and even multi-gig internet speeds, the XE75 might not be the
system of choice for you however, TP-Link does offer a Pro model of this system that
features support for those faster connections.
For the everyday worker, gamer, content streamer or person looking to build out a smart home
though, I think the regular model here is going to be more than enough.
What I like a lot is that this system eliminates most of the dead spots in my home with just
2 nods.
With the Google system I had 3 so because I'm using one less, I can clear a bit of space.
My home is quite large with multiple floors and it could probably only benefit from having
another nod but I found 2 to work just fine.
Another thing that I like is that you can easily move these from room to room to test
what kind of setup works best for you.
You just plug the nod back in, it'll boot up and it'll back connected to your network.
TP-Link also offers a Deco companion app that allows you to monitor your connection speeds,
adjust settings, add security other layers of security and like I showed you guys before,
set things up as well.
I really like this app.
It's intuitive and easy to use.
Again, even if you're not tech savvy or familiar with how networking gear works, you'll be
just fine thanks to how simple this is.
There are a lot more features in the Deco app than I expected there to be.
On top of all this, the XE75 comes with 2 years of warranty and support coverage for
some nice peace of mind in the event something goes wrong.
That's always something nice to have!
To start closing this video out, I'm a big fan of TP-Link’s Deco XE75.
The system is incredibly easy to setup, the coverage is excellent, you get support for
Wi-Fi 6E and the connection is fast, reliable and consistent.
For what you’re getting, this system is an amazing value.
As mentioned before, I switched over from a Google Nest Wi-Fi mesh system and while
I do miss the included Google Assistant in those nods, there’s a noticeable improvement
in the things that I do everyday thanks to the Deco XE75.
This isn’t the fastest router system that you can get but it will satisfy the majority
of users who need a consistent, fast, reliable connection and don’t want to break the bank.
If you’re looking to upgrade your system or start building out your smart home, the
XE75 here is an awesome choice.
TP-Link knocked it out of the park!
So that’s about all I got for this review my friends!
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