The Wi-Fi is the same. The TP-Link costs more for its extra LAN ports.
Short answer
TP-Link Archer C50 - 4 LAN. Mercusys AC10 - 2 LAN and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys AC10 | TP-Link Archer C50 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 100 Mbit/s | 1 × 100 Mbit/s |
| LAN | 2 × 100 Mbit/s | 4 × 100 Mbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | — | 183×123.5×32.1 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 5 AC1200, 300 + 867 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s WAN, 4 antennas, VPN.
Ports
2 vs 4 LAN at 100 Mbit/s.
Price
The Mercusys is about a third cheaper.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Lots of wired devices - TP-Link Archer C50.
- The lowest price - Mercusys AC10.
FAQ
Will it work with a gigabit plan?
No, the ports are 100 Mbit/s.
Is there USB?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys AC10.