Testseek.com have collected 141 expert reviews of the TP-Link Deco M5 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for TP-Link Deco M5 .
July 2017
(83%)
141 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
122 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy to install
Robust management and user control features
Excellent coverage
Consistent
Reliable performance
Excellent
Handsoff antivirus and intrusion security
Remote control features allow you to manage your network from anywhere
Very good overall performance
Built-in antivirus and anti-malware protection for the entire network
Unobtrusive industrial design
Solid throughput performance
Robust parental controls
Built-in virus and malware protection
Well-designed mobile app
Very easy to use
Robust network controls that parents will appreciate
Excellent range
Wi-Fi speeds up to 1300Mbps
5
500 square feet coverage area
Easy to set up
The Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is easy to use and delivers reliable Wi-Fi over a large area. The system has more features than most other systems
Including the ability to protect the entire network against online threats
Good Wireless Performance
Fast and Simple Installation Process
Really Well Done and Thorough Parental Controls
Ethernet + Wireless Backhaul
It Has A Competitive Price
Easy setup
Better overall WiFi coverage than a normal router
Small profile
TP-Link HomeCare included
Great unboxing experience
Great parental controls
Three-year antivirus built in
Strong wireless coverage
The editors didn't like
Need to replace your existing network
Continuous data sharing with TPLink could present some risks
Longterm pricing for the security package is unclear
No dedicated channel for data backhaul
Must use a smartphone or tablet for setup and configuration
Available in three-packs only
No web interface
Does not support dedicated band control
Flatout speed not up to par with highend routers
Few tweaks available to power users
Can get warm as heat vents are at the bottom
The M5 doesn't have a dedicated backhaul band
So it suffers from signal loss when its units are linked together wirelessly. It connects to TP-Link at all times and there's no access point mode for it to work well with an existing router
The Antivirus as a Separate Paid Service After Three Years
Has Some Advanced Features
But the List is Short
App-Only Interface
Not as many configuration options as a normal router
Will need to buy a switch if you need multiple Ethernet ports
After having the opportunity to test the TP-Link Deco M5 for several weeks, I'd have to say that TP-Link has quite a decent first entry into the mesh Wi-Fi market. Performance on the TP-Link is among the better systems we've tested to date although with i...
Like mentioned above, the setup and configuration of the TP-Link Deco M5 is by far the easiest Wi-Fi router that I have ever set up. This is perfect for those who just want to plug it in and go. There is no need to fiddle with obscure settings or constant...
Easy to install, Robust management and user control features, Excellent coverage, Consistent, reliable performance, Excellent, handsoff antivirus and intrusion security, Remote control features allow you to manage your network from anywhere
Need to replace your existing network, Continuous data sharing with TPLink could present some risks, Longterm pricing for the security package is unclear
The TP-Link Deco M5 Wi-Fi System is simple to install, reliable provides outstanding coverage up to 4500 square feet, and provides a comprehensive range of control/management features in an easy to use package that also provides the benefit of hands-off a...
Published: 2017-05-25, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Solid throughput performance, Robust parental controls, Built-in virus and malware protection, Easy to install, Well-designed mobile app
No web interface, Does not support dedicated band control
The TP-Link Deco M5 Wi-Fi System is a stylishly designed Wi-Fi system that delivers solid throughput performance and supports MU-MIMO streaming. It's also a breeze to install and its feature set is robust...
Published: 2017-04-28, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Good Wireless Performance, Fast and Simple Installation Process, Really Well Done and Thorough Parental Controls, Ethernet + Wireless Backhaul, It Has A Competitive Price
The Antivirus as a Separate Paid Service After Three Years, Has Some Advanced Features, but the List is Short, App-Only Interface
Very good overall performance, Built-in antivirus and anti-malware protection for the entire network, Unobtrusive industrial design
No dedicated channel for data backhaul, Must use a smartphone or tablet for setup and configuration, Available in three-packs only
TP-Link's Deco M5 isn't the absolute fastest whole-home Wi-Fi system on the market, but it delivers very good performance and a strong set of features...
Very easy to use, robust network controls that parents will appreciate, excellent range,
Flatout speed not up to par with highend routers, few tweaks available to power users
Overall, we were very impressed with the TP-Link Deco M5. While it didn't match our high-end router in terms of flat-out speed, we think it offers a fantastic overall networking solution for most households. In the end, modern 802.11ac are more than fast...
The Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System is easy to use and delivers reliable Wi-Fi over a large area. The system has more features than most other systems, including the ability to protect the entire network against online threats
The M5 doesn't have a dedicated backhaul band, so it suffers from signal loss when its units are linked together wirelessly. It connects to TP-Link at all times and there's no access point mode for it to work well with an existing router
The M5 is reliable and packs more useful features than most Wi-Fi systems in its price range...
With this router entering and completing our tests, the TP-Link Deco M5 paints a pretty good picture when it comes to a mesh system. Starting at the top, we have an excellent design with an unobtrusive look to let them fit into your house without sticking...
