Product Comparison: TP-LINK Deco E3 vs TP-LINK Deco E4


General Specifications
Brand
TP-LINK
TP-LINK
Model
Deco E3
Deco E4
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Deco E3 is the simplest way to guarantee a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home up to 2500 Square feet(2-pack).Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units, providing even faster network speeds and truly seamless coverage.
Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link Deco units, providing even faster network speeds and truly seamless coverage. Deco units work together to form one unified network with a single SSID.
Key Specs
Kit Contents
Router, Satellite, Power adapter, Ethernet cable
3x satellites, 3x power adapter, Ethernet cable
Designated Areas
Up to 2500 sq. ft.
Up to 4000 sq. ft.
Max. Wi-Fi Speed
1200 Mbps
1200 Mbps
What customers say about "Key Specs"
TP-LINK Deco E3 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • Purchased this product to boost internet speed, stability and improve the connection in certain areas of my household. Really impressive.
  • Very good speed and coverage. I recommend it.
  • My wifi speed (connected at 860mbps on AC WiFi) was fine.
  • They only support a maximum speed of 100mbps.
  • This model will only allow you to download a max of 100mb of internet speed.
TP-LINK Deco E4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • Great signal strength, coverage, speed and stability.
  • Faster wifi speeds would be good. I have 350mb connection.
  • Have download speeds over 300mb/s. Would recommend.
  • A dream to install, flawless connectivity, faster speeds, no dead zones.
  • My speed dropped to 40-mbps! Hate this.
Size & Weight
Height
7.5 in.
7.5 in.
Width
3.6 in.
3.6 in.
Depth
3.6 in.
3.6 in.
Weight
2.73 lbs.
5.37 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
TP-LINK Deco E3 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • Good size of this model. I like design. Recommend.
  • Very good purchase, fast speed and nice size.
  • Size is awesome of this one, small device. I like it.
  • Powerful device, range is great. Nice size for me.
  • Very easy to set up, thanks to size of this device.
TP-LINK Deco E4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • The devices look modern and fit it will with the current "decor". Good size of this.
  • Would recommend! Really fast and good size.
  • These are really great WiFi extension devices. Nice size. Recommend this.
  • Works as expected. Nice fit to my desk, good size.
  • The whole system is incredibly easy to set up as well. Very tall but light.
Network Specifications
Wi-Fi Technology
Dual-Band
Dual-Band
Wi-Fi Bands
2.4Ghz + 5GHz
2.4Ghz + 5GHz
Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption & Security
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, SPI Firewall
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, SPI Firewall
What customers say about "Network Specifications"
TP-LINK Deco E3 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • WiFi signal is now available in every room in the house.
  • The signal strength through out the house is excellent.
  • I have full signal everywhere, including the garden.
  • I now have a nice strong signal in my garage.
  • I get full signal at the end of my 100ft garden with the last unit placed in the front room at the back of the house.
TP-LINK Deco E4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • Full strength signal everywhere. Set up was very, very easy.
  • Signal at full strength in all rooms in the house and the full bandwidth speed is achieved at any location.
  • Fantastic signal & extremely easy to set up.
  • Fantastic signal in all parts of my house, including right to the top of my garden.
  • Bought this system. Poor Wi-Fi signal in parts of my house.
Features
Interfaces
2x WAN/LAN
2x WAN/LAN
Easy App Controls
Yes
Yes
Processor
Qualcomm CPU
Qualcomm CPU
Memory
16 MB Flash and 128 MB RAM
16 MB Flash and 128 MB RAM
Power Source
AC (outlet)
AC (power cord)
Extras
Stays Fast and Stable, No More Buffering, Robust Parental Controls, Create a Guest Network, Multifunctional Modes, Setup Just Got a Lot Easier, Simple Management, Alexa Voice Control
Stays Fast and Stable, No More Buffering, Setup Just Got a Lot Easier, Multifunctional Modes, Simple Management, Robust Parental Controls, Alexa Voice Control
What customers say about "Features"
TP-LINK Deco E3 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • The remote management features are a lifeline, allowing me to checkup and troubleshoot remotely from a smartphone.
  • The mobile app for management it very slick and polished.
  • I can control what my children have access to and can ensure it is age appropriate.
  • Guest network feature means you can safely give out a WiFi password without potentially endangering your home network security.
  • There are several useful features in the app including being able to blacklist devices easily and re-enable them.
TP-LINK Deco E4 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
  • It has a lot of great features for handling QoS and guest SSIDs.
  • I have 3 for a fraction of the cost, scalable with many options, reliable and easy to manage/monitor.
  • The mesh connectivity works rather well. Good features.
  • Plenty great features. I like this.
  • Recommend this device. Has good features for family and secure.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC, KC, RoHS
CE, FCC, KC, RoHS
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Manufacturer
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