First Impressions
Looking for a wi-fi routers? The TP-Link Deco X55 comes in at $79.99 and has earned 4.4 stars across 16,893 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #5 ranking (out of 26) seriously. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Build Quality
Construction at $79.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the TP-Link Deco X55, it's "Mesh expandable".
The Numbers
- Brand: Tp-Link
- Price: $79.99 (well above the $47.92 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 16,893
- Category rank: #5 of 26 in wi-fi routers under $80
- Cheaper in category: 22 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 4 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 16,893 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Wi-Fi 6 AX3000
- Mesh expandable
- Good coverage
Common complaints:
- Single unit only
- No Ethernet backhaul
Compared to Alternatives
At $79.99, the TP-Link Deco X55 sits well above the $47.92 category average. 22 options are cheaper and 3 are more expensive.
The category leader is the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) ($79.99, 4.5★, 40,000 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- TP-Link Roam 6 AX1500 - $59.99, 4.6★ (38 reviews) · Better on both axes
- TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) - $79.99, 4.5★ (40,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- TP-Link Archer A6 (AC1200) - $49.99, 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · Better on both axes If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the DBIT N300 at $16.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (wi-fi 6 ax3000 or mesh expandable), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Wi-Fi 6 AX3000
- Mesh expandable
- Good coverage
Cons:
- Single unit only
- No Ethernet backhaul
Bottom Line
7.7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.