Both have built-in 4G. The MikroTik costs much more, but it's in a different class.
Short answer
MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax - Wi-Fi 6, LTE Cat.7, one 2.5 Gbit/s and 4 gigabit ports, USB, VPN, RouterOS. Archer MR400 - simple and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax | TP-Link Archer MR400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4G LTE router | 4G LTE router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 1200 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | LTE Cat.7 or Ethernet | 1 × 100 Mbit/s + SIM |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 100 Mbit/s |
| 4G LTE | built-in, Cat.7 | built-in |
| USB | USB-A | no |
| Antennas | — | external + internal |
| Processor | 4 cores | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 / 128 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | no |
| Dimensions, weight | — | 202×141×33.6 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 1200 vs 300 + 867 Mbit/s.
Ports
1 × 2.5 + 4 × 1 Gbit/s vs WAN and 3 LAN at 100 Mbit/s.
Setup
RouterOS v7 vs the TP-Link app.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Country house, office, flexibility - MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax.
- A simple 4G router - TP-Link Archer MR400.
FAQ
Does the TP-Link have VPN?
Not according to the spec sheet.
Is there USB?
Only on the MikroTik.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer MR400.