TP-Link's newest mesh router ticks every box and it's less expensive than it once was

Excellent coverage; Handy smart home hub; Built-in antivirus and parental controls;

Relatively pricey; Costly for what you get; Expensive compared to other mesh systems;

Powerful Wi-Fi doesn't come cheap

Zigbee hub, Alexa control of the router, Excellent parental controls

Limited smart device support, No Alexa control of devices, Quite expensive

TP-Link's Deco M5 mesh system has long been one of our favourites, offering strong whole-home performance at a competitive price. The new M9 Plus is quite a bit more expensive, but it brings upgraded wireless hardware, plus built-in Bluetooth and Zigbee hubs, so it can connect directly to compatible...

Excellent coverage; Handy smart home hub; Built-in antivirus and parental controls

Relatively pricey; Costly for what you get; Expensive compared to other mesh systems

Wi-Fi for all, rejoice!

Setup is simple and easy, the app is pretty intuitive. Fast speed, reliable connection, and no deadzones that I have found. Alexa native features work well with other connected devices throughout the house. Handles all the devices and streaming going on in the house no problems.

The Wi-Fi is working perfectly and with strong coverage in a multilevel house (3 storeys 2000-2500 sqft). Only area of improvement is that I have notbeen able to set up VPN yet...

While its security software and an easy installation app distinguish the Deco M9 Plus from the mesh networking crowd, its otherwise midrange performance is marred by sometimes erratic behavior.

Home Automation connections; Simple; straight-forward setup; Network security software

Erratic behavior; Need to use TP-Link Deco app; Can't use USB port

I use a virgin broadband router in modem mode connected to a Netgear 2.4 cheap hub that gives 300mbps, my virgin is the 100mbps, max speeds I have been getting is about 40/50 on WiFi, haveing lots of wifidevices phones computers televisions and hive I thought it was time to upgrade router was about...

Wi-Fi is common as a microwave in home these days. When there is Wi-Fi at a home, having more than once device connected to it is common. One downside

Supports up to 4,500 sqft; Seamless Wi-Fi experience; Supports Zigbee or IoT devices

Price might deter some people; No web-based UI

The Deco M9 Plus offers better performance than its predecessor, and integrates support for IoT devices, but does cost more.

Strong coverage and performance; Easy to setup and configure; Parental controls and antivirus included

A little on the pricey side; Not all smart-home devices are supported (yet