TP-Link
TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7
A solid mid-range pick in the wi-fi routers line-up, with Wi-Fi 7 up front.
58/100
Wi-Fi 719000 Mbpstri-band
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Why we rate it
- VPN client
- Above-average max throughput
- Above-average lan ports
- No mesh capable
- Below-average usb ports
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi routers classWhere the TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Max throughput19000
Bandstri-band
Ethernet and ports
LAN ports5
WAN ports2
Max port speed10
USB ports1
Features
VPN clientYes
More specs
USBYes
Speed mbps19000
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowTP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7 vs NETGEAR NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
| TP-LinkTP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7This page | NETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| WIFI standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Max throughput mbps | 19000 | — |
| Bands | tri-band | tri-band |
| Max port speed gbps | 10Better | 2.5 |
Who it's for
Is the TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.
Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
good
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other wi-fi routers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 53.
What stands out on the TP-Link Archer BE800 WiFi Router 7?
Its vpn client stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863SB)?
The NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863SB) scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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