Eero vs. TP-Link Deco vs. Netgear Orbi — what's the real difference?

Across the reviewers we read, eero wins on setup simplicity and app polish but locks advanced security and parental controls behind the eero Plus subscription. TP-Link Deco offers more features for the money — built-in HomeShield basics, VPN client support, and wired backhaul — at the cost of a less polished app. Netgear Orbi targets the high end with stronger antennas and bigger coverage but is the most expensive and has the most mixed reliability reports.