Product review
November 2024
WiFi routers and mesh networks
Boost your internet performance by choosing a new router using our comprehensive test results and buying guide.
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November 2024
TP-Link
Deco X53
Price
$5/month
Score
75
Price
$5/month
Score
75
Available from One NZ for a $5/month rental fee, this router supports both fibre connections and the DSL technology some remote regions rely on. It arrives fully set up, making it a compelling option for technophobes, but if you want to customise your network that's also straightforward using the TP-Link Deco app.
Test results
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78WiFi performance
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82Setup and ease of use
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55Security
Good points
- Very easy to set up.
- Very easy to customise.
- Good wired performance.
- Good long-distance performance.
- Supplied by One NZ.
- Supports DSL internet.
- Supports WPA3 encryption.
Bad points
- No obvious bad points.
Model
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Provided by internet companyOne NZ
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Cost when provided by internet company$5/month on 12 month contract
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Mesh system
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Number of units in packVaries
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Compatible with fibre
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Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
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Compatible with 4G/5G
More performance scores
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Multi-device performance66
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Obstructed performance57
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Long-range performance73
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Wired performance83
Specifications
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Highest WiFi versionWiFi 6
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Weight of main unit580g
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Ethernet LAN ports2
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USB portNo
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Physical power button
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Other buttons/switchesReset
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AerialsInternal only
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Wall mountable
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Quick start guide included
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Ethernet cables included1 per device
Features
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Can create guest networksYes
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WPS available
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Supports WPA3 encryption
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Firewall
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Quality of service (QoS)Yes
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Parental controlsYes
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USB drive sharingNo
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