Both have 10 Gbit/s ports. The TP-Link costs much more - for Wi-Fi 7 and the 6 GHz band.
Short answer
Archer GE800 - 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, BE19000, MLO, 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s LAN. ASUS RT-AX89X - 8 gigabit LAN, 2 × USB 3.0, 8 antennas and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-AX89X | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX6000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE19000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 1148 + 4804 Mbit/s | 1376 + 5760 + 11520 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 10 Gbit/s + SFP+ 10 Gbit/s | 1 × 10 Gbit/s (SFP+/RJ45) + 1 × 10 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 8 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | via USB modem | no |
| USB | 2 × USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | 8 external | — |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 1280 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
1148 + 4804 vs 1376 + 5760 + 11520 Mbit/s.
Ports
10 Gbit/s and SFP+ on both; LAN 8 × 1 vs 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s.
USB
2 × USB 3.0 vs one.
Verdict: who should buy which
- The fastest Wi-Fi - TP-Link Archer GE800.
- Lots of ports for less - ASUS RT-AX89X.
FAQ
Does the ASUS have 6 GHz?
No.
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-AX89X.