The ports are almost the same. The MR37BE costs much more - for twice the 5 GHz speed.
Short answer
Mercusys MR37BE - 5760 Mbit/s on 5 GHz. MR27BE - 2880 Mbit/s, one more LAN and noticeably cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR27BE | Mercusys MR37BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s | 688 + 5760 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 2 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
688 + 2880 vs 688 + 5760 Mbit/s.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both; LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
MLO, EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Maximum Wi-Fi speed - Mercusys MR37BE.
- Price - Mercusys MR27BE.
FAQ
Do you need new devices?
Yes, 5760 Mbit/s requires Wi-Fi 7 clients.
How many LAN?
4 and 3.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR27BE.