Same ports. The MR25BE costs only a little more, but is nearly twice as fast on 5 GHz.
Short answer
Mercusys MR25BE - Wi-Fi 7, 2880 Mbit/s on 5 GHz, MLO. Mercusys MR70X - Wi-Fi 6, 4 antennas, VPN and slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR70X | Mercusys MR25BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 1201 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Dimensions, weight | 208.8×171.6×41.7 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 1201 vs 688 + 2880 Mbit/s.
What's the same
Gigabit WAN and 3 LAN, EasyMesh.
Price
In my view, for such a small top-up Wi-Fi 7 is the obvious choice.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 - Mercusys MR25BE.
- VPN and saving money - Mercusys MR70X.
FAQ
Do you need Wi-Fi 7 devices?
For full speed - yes, but older ones work too.
Is there USB?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR70X.