Manufacturer: TP-Link
The router node is fast and shows good range, but the satellite node's performance is merely average. Moreover, this system lacks the anti-malware tools that you get with other Deco systems. That said, its $180 price will appeal to budget-conscious users looking to fill wireless dead zones.
Reasonably priced; Easy to install and manage; Solid router performance; Strong parental controls
Lacks malware protection; Middling satellite performance
After struggling with intermittent/weak WiFi for years the change to this bit of kit was a revelation! In summary my WiFi signal was interfering with those belonging to my many neighbours for many years and was resulting in upload/download speeds of circa 500kbs - despite me having fibre broadband.
The TP-Link Deco M4 is rarely good enough to justify itself as a replacement for the M5, and it makes one-too-many software compromises for it to hold up as the budget-friendly alternative either.
Cheaper than Deco M5; Easy to set up
Slightly slower than M5; Bigger than M5
When it comes to value the Deco M4 hits all points bringing a cost effective dual band mesh solution to the masses.
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