The cheapest Wi-Fi 7 routers from Mercusys and TP-Link. The wireless part is identical.
Short answer
Archer BE220 - 4 LAN and VPN. Mercusys MR25BE - 3 LAN and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR25BE | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 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 | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| VPN | — | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600: 688 + 2880 Mbit/s, MLO, EasyMesh, gigabit WAN.
Ports
3 vs 4 LAN.
VPN
The BE220 spec sheet lists it.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Ports and VPN - TP-Link Archer BE220.
- The cheapest Wi-Fi 7 - Mercusys MR25BE.
FAQ
Is there 2.5 Gbit/s?
No, gigabit only.
What is MLO?
Using several bands at once.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR25BE.