TP-Link Archer BE805 is an excellent choice with flagship specifications and full Wi-Fi 7 capabilities right out of the box. It’s also a doppelganger of the Archer BE800 that I reviewed previously with some specifications optimized which make it a more affordable product.
TP-Link Archer BE805 Router Pros and Cons
TP-Link Archer BE805 Router Design
TP-Link Archer BE805 Router Feature
- 【Redefining Wi-Fi Routers】With powerful Wi-Fi 7 performance, lightning-fast wired connections, brand-new design, and LED screen.
- 【Lightning-Fast BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Speeds】Archer BE800 is designed with the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, featuring Multi-Link Operation, Multi-RUs, 4K-QAM, and 320 MHz channels. With speeds of 11520 Mbps on the 6GHz band, 5760 Mbps on the 5GHz band, and 1376 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, the Archer BE800 delivers fluent 4K/8K streaming, immersive AR/VR gaming and unparalleled Wi-Fi performance.
- 【Pro-Grade Dual 10G WAN/LAN Ports】Equipped with two 10G WAN/LAN ports—one RJ45 port and one SFP+ Fiber/RJ45 Ethernet combo port—Archer BE800 provides flexible support for both fiber and copper connections. The additional Four 2.5G ports and a USB 3.0 port make it an ideal solution for future-proofing your home network.
- 【Premium Components for Premium Experience】Proprietary Wi-Fi optimization and 8× optimally positioned antennas along with Beamforming deliver more capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and less interference
- 【TP-Link HomeShield】TP-Link’s premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- 【VPN Clients and Server Supported】Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Archer BE800 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.
- 【Easy Set Up and Management】 Set up and manage your router in minutes with the free Tether App available for both Android and iOS devices.
- 【Extensive Compatibility】Use an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled device to control Archer BE800 with just your voice. Backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (a modem is required for most internet service providers).
TP-Link Archer BE805 Router Specifications
Wireless Type | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
Brand | TP-Link |
Series | Archer BE800 |
Item model number | Archer BE800 |
Operating System | RouterOS |
Item Weight | 4.78 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.87 x 10.32 x 3.78 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.87 x 10.32 x 3.78 inches |
Color | Black/Gray |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
ASIN | B0C4VZWTM7 |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Date First Available | May 14, 2023 |
TP-Link Archer BE805 Performance Test
At a distance of around 5 meters, I manage to obtain an average download speed of 2836Mbps on my laptop with the Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 wireless adapter. This is already faster than a 2.5G wired LAN connection and it can be even faster when Intel and Microsoft finally enabled the MLO network function for Windows 11 in the future.
However, the range of the 6GHz network will be rather limited. That’s the unfortunate downside with high frequency network as it’s weaker at penetrating walls but it’s able to carry significantly more data. I’ll suggest changing to the 5GHz network once you’re over 2 walls from the wireless router.
The 5GHz download speed of the Archer BE805 is the fastest among all TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 routers that I’ve tried, further cementing the Archer BE805 as the true flagship model within TP-Link’s range of Wi-Fi 7 products. However, it seems like the upload speed of the Archer BE805 is slightly slower when compared to the other three models within TP-Link’s flagship Wi-Fi 7 lineup.