TP-Link Archer BE400 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (BE6500)

Specifications

Interface

WiFi 7 BE6500

Form Factor

Dual-Band

Warranty

2 years

Brand

TP-Link

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The TP-Link Archer BE400 is a dual-band WiFi 7 router rated BE6500, giving more speed and capacity than entry WiFi 7 routers such as the Archer BE230 without moving to a pricier tri-band model. It uses 2.4GHz and 5GHz with WiFi 7 features such as Multi-Link Operation and wider channels, and has 2.5Gbps ports for multi-gig internet plans. It has about 1,700 Amazon ratings at 4.3 stars. Without a 6GHz band, it can't use WiFi 7's widest channels, which matters mainly for the fastest devices at close range. Choose the BE400 for a mid-size home that wants WiFi 7 and multi-gig wired ports at a sensible price; for the fastest wireless speeds with recent devices, the tri-band Archer BE550 adds 6GHz.

How it compares

Rank

#9 of 16 Routers by Value Score

Price

3% above the median of $134.50 for the 16 Routers we track

Buyer rating

In line with the Routers average on Amazon

Warranty

2-year, the most common for Routers