Rank #5 in Best Wifi 7 Router 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers Behind the Badges
TP-Link Archer GE400 BE6500 Wifi 7 Gaming Router
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
At number 5 in this guide, the TP-Link Archer GE400 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router with a price of £199.99. Its headline number is BE6500, described in the listing as "Seamless Gaming with 6.5 Gbps Wi-Fi 7". The same listing breaks that figure down as 5,765 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz — two bands added together, not the speed one device receives. The wired side is stated more plainly: LAN port bandwidth of 2,500 Mbps and a maximum upstream data transfer rate of 2,500 Mbps, so the fastest single port on the Archer GE400 is 2.5G.
The listing is not entirely consistent with itself. The product title promises "Full Gigabit Ports" while the second bullet describes two 2.5G LAN ports, and the Wi-Fi 7 specification sits on two bands only — the ad quotes 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz speeds and never mentions a 6 GHz figure. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for the Archer GE400; we have not tested the router ourselves.
How those 3,736 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £199.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 3,736 ratings |
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
| Advertised speed | BE6500, quoted as 6.5 Gbps |
| 5 GHz speed | 5,765 Mbps (as listed) |
| 2.4 GHz speed | 688 Mbps (as listed) |
| LAN port bandwidth | 2,500 Mbps (as listed) |
| Maximum upstream data transfer rate | 2,500 Mbps (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Still working well in my small flat after 4 years with no issues. I like how customisable it is.”
Verified purchase“Solved all the issues I had with poor signal in certain rooms. No buffering anywhere now even with multiple devices streaming, downloading, uploading and the rest. Certainly a step up from the Virgin Media Router and without the need for signal boosters plugged in everywhere.Good software as well for dedicating channels and managing connections.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wifi 7 Router 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers Behind the Badges.
Questions people ask
Does the TP-Link Archer GE400 really deliver 6.5 Gbps to a single device?
No. The listing quotes 6.5 Gbps as the BE6500 figure, but the speeds it states are 5,765 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, which add up to about 6,453 Mbps across two bands rather than one connection.
How fast are the TP-Link Archer GE400's wired ports?
The listing states a LAN port bandwidth of 2,500 Mbps and a maximum upstream data transfer rate of 2,500 Mbps, so the quickest single port is 2.5G. The title also says "Full Gigabit Ports" while a bullet describes two 2.5G LAN ports.
Does the TP-Link Archer GE400 have a 6 GHz band?
No. The listing describes the Archer GE400 as dual-band and gives only 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz speeds; no 6 GHz figure appears anywhere in the ad.
Is the TP-Link Archer GE400 a modem?
No. The listing states "Is Modem Compatible: No" and lists the box contents as the Archer GE400 on its own.
What security does the TP-Link Archer GE400 use?
The listing gives WPA3 as the security protocol, an "Advanced" router firewall security level, and "Yes" for security updates.
What does the TP-Link Archer GE400's game panel show?
The listing says the dedicated game panel provides real-time insights into network status, router performance, RGB settings, accelerated games and gears.
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