Both run RouterOS. The Chateau costs much more - for built-in 4G.
Short answer
Chateau LTE7 ax - LTE Cat.7, a 2.5 Gbit/s port, 4 cores and 1 GB RAM. hAP ax S - faster AX3000 Wi-Fi, 2.5 Gbit/s SFP and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | MikroTik hAP ax S | MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | 4G LTE router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2400 Mbit/s | 574 + 1200 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | configurable | LTE Cat.7 or Ethernet |
| LAN | 5 × 1 Gbit/s + SFP 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | no | built-in, Cat.7 |
| USB | USB-A | USB-A |
| Processor | 2 cores, 950 MHz | 4 cores |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | 1024 / 128 MB |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Internet
Cable or SFP vs LTE or Ethernet.
Wi-Fi
574 + 2400 vs 574 + 1200 Mbit/s.
Hardware
2 cores and 512 MB vs 4 cores and 1 GB.
Verdict: who should buy which
- No cable available - MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax.
- Cable and price - MikroTik hAP ax S.
FAQ
Is there USB?
Yes, USB-A on both.
Is the system the same?
Yes, RouterOS v7.
Which is cheaper?
The hAP ax S.