Same Wi-Fi. The TP-Link costs much more - for the gaming series, USB and a port.
Short answer
Mercusys MR37BE - the same BE6500 for much less. Archer GE400 - USB 3.0, 4 LAN, VPN, gaming features.
Key differences
| Spec | Mercusys MR37BE | TP-Link Archer GE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 5760 Mbit/s | 688 + 5765 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 + 2 × 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 BE6500, MLO, EasyMesh, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN.
Ports
LAN 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Price
In my view, for most people the Mercusys is the most sensible BE6500.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Price - Mercusys MR37BE.
- Gaming and USB - TP-Link Archer GE400.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes.
Does the Mercusys have USB?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR37BE.