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TP-Link Deco X1500 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1500 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Deco X1500 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 59% of routers
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

4.3

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

6.5

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

â–²Better than 57% of routers
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 886 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Deco X1500

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

4.3

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

6.5

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

7.1
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 886 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link Deco X1500 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.0
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
1,500 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,500 Mbps
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,500 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 50.1% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.9% of routers and the same as 31.6% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2
â–² Better than 76% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 75.6% of routers and equal to 0.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
2
N. of LAN ports
2
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 LAN ports, which is fewer than 91.4% of routers and the same as 3.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
Per unit.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
no
Traffic monitoring
no
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This router does not include traffic monitoring. 82.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
128 MB
RAM capacity
128 MB
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 128 MB of RAM, which is less than 51.6% of routers and the same as 17.1% of routers.
Internal storage
?
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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TP-Link Deco X1500 vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2024 vs 2015
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 11.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    TP-Link Deco X1500
    the average router
    TP-Link Deco X1500 has a higher user score than the average router (8.90 vs 8.000).
    8.9 vs 8
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2024 vs 2015
  • 2 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    2
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (2 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    2 vs 0
  • 92 mm narrower width
    Width
    110 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (110 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    110 mm vs 202 mm
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • No traffic monitoring
    Traffic monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • 3.9 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    12 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (12 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    12 W vs 8.1 W
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 44.4% more expensive
    TP-Link Deco X1500 is more expensive than the average router (£130 vs £90).
    £130 vs £90
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No traffic monitoring
    Traffic monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This router does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 81.9% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 3.9 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    12 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (12 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    12 W vs 8.1 W
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 65 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (110 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    110 mm vs 45 mm
  • 66.5 mm higher height
    Height
    114 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (114 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    114 mm vs 47.5 mm

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Summary of the review
TP-Link Deco X1500 test: Inexpensive mesh system for the home?

Third-party reviews

Based on 886 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about TP-Link Deco X1500

  • Extremely easy setup via the Deco app
  • Effective whole-home coverage with strong signal in previously dead zones
  • Seamless roaming allows devices to stay connected while moving between rooms
  • Great value for money as a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 6 mesh system
  • Good build quality and solid physical design
  • Smooth settings transfer when upgrading from older Deco units

What we don't like about TP-Link Deco X1500

  • Dual-band design lacks a dedicated 6 GHz band or backhaul, which can impact performance under heavy loads
  • Limited number of Ethernet ports (typically only two per unit)
  • Advanced parental controls and security features (HomeShield) require a paid monthly subscription
  • Some users reported lower-than-expected download speeds on gigabit connections
  • Occasional connectivity issues or need for periodic reboots reported by some users

Verdict

The TP-Link Deco X1500 is an entry-level AX1500 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 1,500 Mbps, with 1,201 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Designed for broad residential coverage, it features two internal antennas and two gigabit Ethernet ports per node with WAN/LAN auto-sensing, supporting advanced Wi-Fi 6 technologies like OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and beamforming to handle up to 100 connected devices simultaneously. Its primary advantages include seamless roaming across a unified network, easy management through the Deco app, and enhanced security with WPA3 encryption and robust parental controls. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a 6 GHz frequency band for high-speed backhaul compared to newer 6E models, and certain advanced HomeShield security features may require a paid subscription.

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