Wi-Fi speed is the same. So what is ASUS charging more for?
Short answer
ASUS RT-BE82U - 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, USB 3.0, 1 GB RAM, AiMesh, VPN. Mercusys MR37BE - MLO and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE82U | Mercusys MR37BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 5764 Mbit/s | 688 + 5760 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 2 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | — |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 / 256 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Dimensions, weight | 238×147×97 mm, 502 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE6500, about 688 + 5760 Mbit/s, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN.
Ports
4 × 2.5 Gbit/s vs 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s.
Hardware
4 cores, 1024 / 256 MB; not stated for the Mercusys.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast wired network and USB - ASUS RT-BE82U.
- Wi-Fi 7 for less - Mercusys MR37BE.
FAQ
Does the ASUS have USB?
Yes, USB 3.0.
How heavy is the ASUS?
502 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR37BE.