Same Wi-Fi. The MR27BE costs a bit more - for 2.5 Gbit/s ports.
Short answer
Mercusys MR27BE - 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and one 2.5 Gbit/s LAN for a PC or NAS. MR25BE - gigabit ports and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR25BE | Mercusys MR27BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
WAN 1 vs 2.5 Gbit/s; LAN 3 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Who it's for
2.5 Gbit/s makes sense if your plan is above gigabit or you have a fast NAS.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, MLO, EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A plan above 1 Gbit/s - Mercusys MR27BE.
- A regular plan - Mercusys MR25BE.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, BE3600.
How many LAN?
3 and 4.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR25BE.