Same Wi-Fi, and the ASUS is cheaper with better ports too.
Short answer
ASUS RT-BE82U - 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, 1 GB RAM, cheaper. Archer GE400 - the gaming series and MLO.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE82U | TP-Link Archer GE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 5764 Mbit/s | 688 + 5765 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 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 / 256 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | 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, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, USB 3.0, VPN.
Ports
4 × 2.5 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Who it's for
Gamers who value TP-Link's gaming features - GE400. Everyone else, in my view - the ASUS.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Ports and price - ASUS RT-BE82U.
- The gaming series - TP-Link Archer GE400.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes.
How heavy is the ASUS?
502 g.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-BE82U.