Name: TP-Link Archer BE6500
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: B0DVBP5L6Y
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1172 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The TP‑Link Archer BE6500 is a dual‑band Wi‑Fi 7 router delivering up to 6.5 Gbps total throughput, aimed at 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR gaming and dense multi‑device households of up to three bedrooms. It features six external antennas, Multi‑Link Operation, two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0 sharing port.

✓ Best for: Ideal for users upgrading to Wi‑Fi 7 in small‑to‑medium homes (up to three bedrooms) who need high‑speed dual‑band Wi‑Fi for 4K/8K streaming, online gaming, AR/VR, video calls and numerous connected devices, especially when wired connections via 2.5 Gbps ports or USB‑based NAS sharing are desired.✗ Not ideal for: Not suited for ultra‑large homes requiring extensive coverage, for setups that rely on the new 6 GHz Wi‑Fi 7 band, or for power users needing link aggregation, dual‑WAN or more advanced networking features.

Pros

✓Wi‑Fi 7 dual‑band delivers up to 6.5 Gbps total throughput for 4K/8K streaming and high‑performance gaming
✓Six high‑performance external antennas with beamforming provide strong coverage for homes up to three bedrooms
✓

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$149.99

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Specifications

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)

Ethernet Technology2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, VPN supported

CompatibilityEasyMesh, Alexa, Google Assistant, IoT Network

Design

ColorBlack

Dimensions10.6 x 6 x 1.9 inches

Weight1.37 pounds g

Features

Antennas6 external high-performance antennas with beamforming

Wi-Fi 7 FeaturesMulti-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs

Operating ModesRouter, Access Point

EncryptionWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Coverage AreaUp to 2,400 sq. ft. sq ft

General

BrandTP-Link

ModelArcher BE400

Release Date2025-02-11

Warranty2 years

RoHS ComplianceCompliant

Network

Wi-Fi Speed (Total)6.5 Gbps Gbps

Wi-Fi Speed (5 GHz)5764 Mbps Mbps

Wi-Fi Speed (2.4 GHz)688 Mbps Mbps

Wireless Transmission Speed832 MB/s MB/s

Performance

CPUQuad-core

Spatial Streams4

Supported DevicesUp to 90 devices

Advanced TechnologiesMU-MIMO, OFDMA, Airtime Fairness, DFS

Ports

WAN Port1 × 2.5 Gbps Gbps

LAN Port (2.5 Gbps)1 × 2.5 Gbps Gbps

LAN Ports (1 Gbps)3 × 1 Gbps

USB Port1 × USB 3.0 (supports NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; FTP/Media/Samba Server)

Software

SupportFree Expert Support

Compliance

RoHSCompliant

Dimensions & Weight

Weight1.37 pounds

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