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
Settings can be light on detail, Minimalist design might not be for everyone
Priced at a competitive $399 for the triple-pack (and $179 for a single unit), the Deco M5 delivers both flexibility and reliability when it comes to your home network...
Lacks dedicated backhaul band, No access point mode
Home users thinking about making the switch from a traditional router setup to a whole-house Wi-Fi system won't be disappointed with the TP-Link Deco. It's easy to install, easy to operate and offers reliable and fast Internet connection for a large area...
It lacks some advanced router features, but the TP-Link Deco M5 offers good Wi-Fi coverage and speed, three years of network-level antivirus protection, and excellent parental controls in a pack of three small devices – at an excellent price.OverallSpecs$...
With now five mesh systems under my belt, I have a good idea on how these platforms perform on a daily basis. The bad part is the Mesh market is really a mixed bag at this point, with no ability to directly compare apple to apples. To my point, the Velop...
If you’re dealing with dead spots or are otherwise unhappy with your conventional router, and you’re not a router enthusiast who likes to tweak all the dials, TP-Link’s Deco M5 is a better value than many of the competing three-packs, including Google Wifi ($299...
Settings can be light on detail, Minimalist design might not be for everyone
If you're looking to get into the mesh Wi-Fi game and want something that "just works" - TP-Link's Deco M5 is a great option that's easy to recommend. It's easy to setup, reliable as hell and delivers a home network experience that's exactly as customizab...
Published: 2017-04-17, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
If you're dealing with dead spots or are otherwise unhappy with your conventional router, and you're not a router enthusiast who likes to tweak all the dials, TP-Link's Deco M...
Is the TP-Link deco the answer to every problem for parents? Absolutely not. But it ticks my most vital boxes: control access to the internet by time, across all devices; instantly switch off connection during meal times; tough enough controls that the ki...
