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TP-Link Archer BE900 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£620Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:24000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Archer BE900 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

TP-Link Archer BE900
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

40%

8.8

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

8.4

List score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 93% of routers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

▼Worse than 54%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

7.8

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.8

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

★Better than 97%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
8.4

List score

List score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 83 lists (4%)
▲Better than 87%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the TP-Link Archer BE900

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Reviewers love the plentiful wired ports and fast wireless speeds, but dislike the extra subscription costs and lacklustre Wi-Fi 7.
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Ranked #34 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer BE900

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

7.8

Ports

18%

8.7

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.8

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

8.8
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.2

Price

8.1
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
24,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 24,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 99.2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.3% of routers and the same as 5.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 85.7% of routers and equal to 14.3% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 5 LAN ports, which is more than 93.7% of routers and the same as 2.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 92.2% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 WAN ports, which is more than 90.4% of routers and the same as 7.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 81.9% of routers and the same as 17.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
This router supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 72.7% of routers and equal to 2.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2.6 GHz
This router runs at 4x2.6 GHz, which is faster than 97.2% of routers and on par with 2.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
2048 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 2048 MB of RAM, which is more than 94.9% of routers and the same as 4.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say

TP-Link Archer BE900 vs the average router

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  • 13.71x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (24,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    24,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 13.71x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (24,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    24,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 13 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (16 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    16 vs 3
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (5 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Supports SFP / SFP+
    This router includes SFP / SFP+ ports, while the average router does not. 2.8% of routers include SFP / SFP+ ports.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.6 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2.6 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 12 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (12 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    12 vs 0
  • 2x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 4 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 6.53x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer BE900 is more expensive than the average router (£620 vs £95).
    £620 vs £95
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 5x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (2,250 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    2,250 g vs 450 g
  • 208.5 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (262.5 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    262.5 mm vs 54 mm
  • 109 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (302 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    302 mm vs 193 mm
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 6.53x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer BE900 is more expensive than the average router (£620 vs £95).
    £620 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 5x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (2,250 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    2,250 g vs 450 g
  • 208.5 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (262.5 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    262.5 mm vs 54 mm
  • 109 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (302 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    302 mm vs 193 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Ultimate Tech Hub
≈ estimated
23/04/2026
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi speed tests and app walkthrough
Verdict
TP-Link Archer BE900 delivers outstanding wireless and wired performance for high-speed internet connections.
8.0
UPSTATE SPEEDTESTS
≈ estimated
20/08/2024
Unboxing and speed tests · 2 Gbit fiber
Verdict
TP-Link Archer BE900 is a clear upgrade that hits full 2 Gbit speeds when wired, though wireless results vary.
9.0
landpet
≈ estimated
30/03/2024
Full review · speed, range and app tests
Verdict
TP-Link Archer BE900 is very fast and well equipped, but only worth buying if you need this much power.
9.0
Top 5 Trey
≈ estimated
21/01/2026
Spec overview · features and 10 Gb ports
Verdict
TP-Link Archer BE900 is a flagship for demanding homes and gamers, worth considering only if you have those needs.
Overview video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techpickstream.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2025
Buyer's guide · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer BE900 suits fibre users with 2 Gbps plans, home offices and smart homes, but is overkill for cable plans of 600 Mbps or less.
7.0
inside-digital.de
≈ estimated
12/11/2023
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer BE900 is a powerful Wi-Fi 7 router with a fibre port and strong wireless range, but it draws a lot of power and is large.
9.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
19/05/2025
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer BE900 is a very fast Wi-Fi 7 router with plenty of wired ports, but draws a lot of power and is overkill for everyday use.
9.4
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
05/10/2023
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 6E benchmarks
Verdict
The TP-Link Archer BE900 is a fast router with eight LAN ports and a full feature set, but it lacks a modem, telephony and a smart home hub.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TP-Link Archer BE900

  • Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 in the 24 Gbps class
  • Two 10 Gbps ports including an SFP+ combo
  • Four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports plus a gigabit one
  • Two USB ports with SMB, FTP and media server
  • 16 spatial streams and 320 MHz channels
  • LED touch screen on the unit itself
  • VPN server, HomeShield and EasyMesh support

What customers don't like about TP-Link Archer BE900

  • No built-in modem, an external modem is needed
  • Premium price
  • Heavy at 2.25 kg and 302 mm wide
  • Overkill for homes on a gigabit line

Verdict

Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 sits at the top of the Archer BE900 spec sheet, with a combined 24 Gbps rating. The listing counts twelve antennas, and the unit has 16 spatial streams and 320 MHz channels. Two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, four 2.5 Gbps ports and one gigabit port cover the wired side, and one of the 10 Gbps ports is an SFP+ combo. Two USB ports allow shared storage and media streaming over the network. An LED touch screen sits on the unit itself. VPN server support, HomeShield, EasyMesh and WPA3 security round out the feature list. There is no modem inside, and the price is premium. It is built for enthusiasts with multi-gig fibre, a large home and a lot of connected devices.

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