Same Wi-Fi and ports. The TP-Link costs noticeably more - for USB and VPN.
Short answer
Archer BE230 - USB 3.0 and VPN. Mercusys MR27BE - the same without USB and noticeably cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR27BE | TP-Link Archer BE230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | — | USB 3.0 |
| 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, MLO, EasyMesh, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
USB
USB 3.0 only on the TP-Link.
VPN
The BE230 spec sheet lists it.
Verdict: who should buy which
- USB and VPN - TP-Link Archer BE230.
- Saving money - Mercusys MR27BE.
FAQ
Are the ports the same?
Yes.
Can you build a mesh?
Yes, EasyMesh.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR27BE.