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The best network is designed around the home, wired connections and internet service—not the largest theoretical Wi-Fi number on the box.

25 researched products5 direct comparisons3 buying guides

What matters

Four checks before comparing prices

Layout and backhaul

Node placement and wired or wireless backhaul usually matter more than adding unnecessary mesh units.

Port speeds

Check WAN and LAN ports before paying for multi-gigabit Wi-Fi that gigabit Ethernet can bottleneck.

Client support

Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 features only help compatible phones, computers and adapters.

Management

Compare parental controls, security subscriptions, advanced routing and whether app-only setup suits you.

Complete category table

Compare all 25 researched models

Product	Brand	Key specifications	Best suited to
TP-Link Deco X20 3-Pack Deco X20 3-Pack	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX1800 dual-band · 5 GHz rate: Up to 1,201 Mbps	affordable whole-home Wi-Fi 6 where gigabit-class ports are enough
TP-Link Deco X50 3-Pack Deco X50 3-Pack	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX3000 dual-band · 5 GHz rate: Up to 2,402 Mbps	mainstream three-node Wi-Fi 6 mesh with three gigabit ports per unit
TP-Link Deco XE75 3-Pack Deco XE75 3-Pack	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E · Class: AXE5400 tri-band · 6 GHz rate: Up to 2,402 Mbps	a Wi-Fi 6E mesh using 6 GHz for clients or wireless backhaul
TP-Link Deco BE65 3-Pack Deco BE65 3-Pack	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Class: BE11000 tri-band · 6 GHz rate: Up to 5,760 Mbps	multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 mesh without stepping up to 10 GbE
TP-Link Deco BE85 Deco BE85	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Class: BE22000 tri-band · 6 GHz rate: Up to 11,520 Mbps	premium Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10-gigabit wired networking
TP-Link Archer AX55 Archer AX55	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX3000 dual-band · 5 GHz rate: Up to 2,402 Mbps	mainstream Wi-Fi 6 routing on a gigabit-class home network
TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro Archer AX72 Pro	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX5400 dual-band · 5 GHz rate: Up to 4,804 Mbps	a faster dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with one 2.5 GbE connection
TP-Link Archer BE550 Archer BE550	TP-Link	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Class: BE9300 tri-band · 6 GHz rate: Up to 5,760 Mbps	single-router Wi-Fi 7 homes with an all-2.5-gigabit wired network
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router UniFi Dream Router	Ubiquiti	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · UniFi management: Built-in · Ethernet: Four gigabit LAN ports, two with PoE output	a compact all-in-one UniFi gateway, controller, access point and light PoE switch
Ubiquiti UniFi Express UniFi Express	Ubiquiti	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · UniFi management: Built-in · Ethernet: One gigabit WAN and one gigabit LAN	a small, simple UniFi network or mesh point
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra Cloud Gateway Ultra	Ubiquiti	Wi-Fi: No built-in access point · UniFi management: Built-in · WAN: 2.5 GbE	a compact UniFi gateway when separate access points are preferred
Amazon eero 6+ eero 6+	Amazon	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Bands: Dual-band · Channel width: Up to 160 MHz	simple app-managed Wi-Fi 6 mesh with 160 MHz support and gigabit-class networking
Amazon eero Pro 6E eero Pro 6E	Amazon	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E · Bands: Tri-band · Channel width: Up to 160 MHz	easy-to-manage Wi-Fi 6E mesh with a 2.5 GbE connection
Amazon eero Max 7 eero Max 7	Amazon	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Bands: Tri-band · Ethernet: 2 × 10 GbE and 2 × 2.5 GbE	high-end Wi-Fi 7 with 10 GbE ports in the straightforward eero ecosystem
Google Nest Wifi Pro Nest Wifi Pro	Google	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E · Bands: Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz · Ethernet: Two gigabit ports per unit	Google Home users wanting straightforward Wi-Fi 6E and Thread support
Netgear Orbi RBK763S Orbi RBK763S	Netgear	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX5400 tri-band · Backhaul: Dedicated 5 GHz wireless band	a three-unit Wi-Fi 6 mesh with dedicated wireless backhaul
Netgear Orbi 970 Orbi 970	Netgear	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Bands: Quad-band · System rate: Up to 27 Gbps	very large homes needing a premium three-node Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10 GbE connectivity
Netgear Nighthawk RS300 Nighthawk RS300	Netgear	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Class: BE9300 tri-band · System rate: Up to 9.3 Gbps	a strong single-router Wi-Fi 7 upgrade with several multi-gigabit ports
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 ZenWiFi XT9	ASUS	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX7800 tri-band · 5 GHz backhaul band: Up to 4,804 Mbps	fast Wi-Fi 6 mesh with flexible wireless backhaul
ASUS ZenWiFi ET12 ZenWiFi ET12	ASUS	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E · Class: AXE11000 tri-band · 6 GHz rate: Up to 4,804 Mbps	premium Wi-Fi 6E mesh with multi-gigabit wired backhaul options
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 ZenWiFi BT10	ASUS	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 · Class: BE18000 tri-band · Multi-Link Operation: Supported	high-end Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10-gigabit wired connectivity
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro RT-AX86U Pro	ASUS	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX5700 dual-band · 5 GHz rate: Up to 4,804 Mbps	a powerful Wi-Fi 6 router for gaming and advanced configuration
Synology WRX560 WRX560	Synology	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX3000 dual-band · Channel width: 160 MHz	buyers prioritising strong router controls and network management
GL.iNet Flint 2 Flint 2	GL.iNet	Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 · Class: AX6000 dual-band · Ethernet: Two 2.5 GbE plus four gigabit ports	advanced users wanting fast VPN routing and OpenWrt flexibility
TP-Link Omada ER605 Omada ER605	TP-Link	Wi-Fi: No built-in access point · Ethernet: Five gigabit ports · WAN: Up to three configurable WAN ports	an affordable wired Omada gateway with multi-WAN and VPN features

Choose by use case

Typical NBN home

A well-placed Wi-Fi 6 router or dual-band mesh is often enough for plans up to one gigabit.

Large or difficult layout

Use multiple nodes with planned backhaul and avoid placing a satellite inside the existing dead zone.

NAS, workstation or multi-gig internet

Count 2.5 and 10 GbE ports across the router, switches and satellites.

Terms worth knowing

Backhaul: The wired or wireless connection carrying traffic between mesh nodes.
AX or BE class: A combined theoretical rate across bands, not the speed one device will receive.
6 GHz: A newer, less congested band with high potential speed but shorter effective range through obstacles.
MLO: Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation can use more than one band or link with compatible hardware and software.

Direct comparisons

Compare popular alternatives

TP-Link Deco X50 3-Pack vs Amazon eero 6+

Compare two AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 platforms while accounting for three units versus one.

Open comparison

Amazon eero Max 7 vs Netgear Orbi 970

Compare one eero Max 7 with a three-unit Orbi 970 system without hiding the pack difference.

Open comparison

TP-Link Deco XE75 3-Pack vs Amazon eero Pro 6E

Compare two tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh platforms and their pack differences.

Open comparison

TP-Link Archer BE550 vs Netgear Nighthawk RS300

Compare two tri-band Wi-Fi 7 standalone routers with multi-gigabit Ethernet.

Open comparison

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 vs TP-Link Deco X50 3-Pack

Compare a tri-band ASUS mesh platform with TP-Link's mainstream dual-band three-pack.

Open comparison

Buying guides

Learn before choosing a model

Mesh Wi-Fi buying guide for Australian homes

Choose between Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, and work out how many mesh units you need.

Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7 for Australian homes

Decide whether 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and multi-gigabit ports justify a Wi-Fi 7 upgrade.

Router vs mesh Wi-Fi for an Australian home

Choose between one stronger router, a mesh system and wired access points based on layout and cabling.

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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco X20 3-Pack

Model Deco X20 3-Pack

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX1800 dual-band

Best for: affordable whole-home Wi-Fi 6 where gigabit-class ports are enough

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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco X50 3-Pack

Model Deco X50 3-Pack

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX3000 dual-band

Best for: mainstream three-node Wi-Fi 6 mesh with three gigabit ports per unit

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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco XE75 3-Pack

Model Deco XE75 3-Pack

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Class: AXE5400 tri-band

Best for: a Wi-Fi 6E mesh using 6 GHz for clients or wireless backhaul

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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco BE65 3-Pack

Model Deco BE65 3-Pack

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Class: BE11000 tri-band

Best for: multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 mesh without stepping up to 10 GbE

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TP-Link

TP-Link Deco BE85

Model Deco BE85

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Class: BE22000 tri-band

Best for: premium Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10-gigabit wired networking

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TP-Link

TP-Link Archer AX55

Model Archer AX55

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX3000 dual-band

Best for: mainstream Wi-Fi 6 routing on a gigabit-class home network

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TP-Link

TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro

Model Archer AX72 Pro

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX5400 dual-band

Best for: a faster dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with one 2.5 GbE connection

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TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE550

Model Archer BE550

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Class: BE9300 tri-band

Best for: single-router Wi-Fi 7 homes with an all-2.5-gigabit wired network

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Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router

Model UniFi Dream Router

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
UniFi management: Built-in

Best for: a compact all-in-one UniFi gateway, controller, access point and light PoE switch

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Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti UniFi Express

Model UniFi Express

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
UniFi management: Built-in

Best for: a small, simple UniFi network or mesh point

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Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra

Model Cloud Gateway Ultra

Wi-Fi: No built-in access point
UniFi management: Built-in

Best for: a compact UniFi gateway when separate access points are preferred

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Amazon

Amazon eero 6+

Model eero 6+

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Bands: Dual-band

Best for: simple app-managed Wi-Fi 6 mesh with 160 MHz support and gigabit-class networking

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Amazon

Amazon eero Pro 6E

Model eero Pro 6E

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Bands: Tri-band

Best for: easy-to-manage Wi-Fi 6E mesh with a 2.5 GbE connection

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Amazon

Amazon eero Max 7

Model eero Max 7

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Bands: Tri-band

Best for: high-end Wi-Fi 7 with 10 GbE ports in the straightforward eero ecosystem

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Google

Google Nest Wifi Pro

Model Nest Wifi Pro

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Bands: Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

Best for: Google Home users wanting straightforward Wi-Fi 6E and Thread support

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Netgear

Netgear Orbi RBK763S

Model Orbi RBK763S

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX5400 tri-band

Best for: a three-unit Wi-Fi 6 mesh with dedicated wireless backhaul

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Netgear

Netgear Orbi 970

Model Orbi 970

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Bands: Quad-band

Best for: very large homes needing a premium three-node Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10 GbE connectivity

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Netgear

Netgear Nighthawk RS300

Model Nighthawk RS300

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Class: BE9300 tri-band

Best for: a strong single-router Wi-Fi 7 upgrade with several multi-gigabit ports

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ASUS

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9

Model ZenWiFi XT9

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX7800 tri-band

Best for: fast Wi-Fi 6 mesh with flexible wireless backhaul

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ASUS

ASUS ZenWiFi ET12

Model ZenWiFi ET12

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Class: AXE11000 tri-band

Best for: premium Wi-Fi 6E mesh with multi-gigabit wired backhaul options

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ASUS

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Model ZenWiFi BT10

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Class: BE18000 tri-band

Best for: high-end Wi-Fi 7 mesh with 10-gigabit wired connectivity

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ASUS

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Model RT-AX86U Pro

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX5700 dual-band

Best for: a powerful Wi-Fi 6 router for gaming and advanced configuration

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Synology

Synology WRX560

Model WRX560

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX3000 dual-band

Best for: buyers prioritising strong router controls and network management

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GL.iNet

GL.iNet Flint 2

Model Flint 2

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Class: AX6000 dual-band

Best for: advanced users wanting fast VPN routing and OpenWrt flexibility

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TP-Link

TP-Link Omada ER605

Model Omada ER605

Wi-Fi: No built-in access point
Ethernet: Five gigabit ports

Best for: an affordable wired Omada gateway with multi-WAN and VPN features

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