Same body and Wi-Fi. G stands for gigabit ports, and for today's plans that's what matters.
Short answer
Mercusys AC12G - WAN and 3 LAN at 1 Gbit/s. Mercusys AC12 - the same ports at 100 Mbit/s, and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys AC12 | Mercusys AC12G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 100 Mbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| Dimensions, weight | 222×140×32 mm, 270 g | 222×140×32 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
100 Mbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s on WAN and LAN.
What's the same
AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, 4 antennas, 222×140×32 mm body.
Who it's for
If your plan is 100 Mbit/s and won't grow - AC12. Anything faster - only the AC12G.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A plan above 100 Mbit/s - Mercusys AC12G.
- A slow plan - Mercusys AC12.
FAQ
Is the body the same?
Yes.
How many LAN ports?
3 each.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys AC12.