Same Wi-Fi. The Netis costs almost half as much, the MikroTik is a professional tool.
Short answer
MikroTik hAP ax S - RouterOS, 5 ports and SFP, 512 MB RAM, USB-A. Netis NX31 - EasyMesh, 4 external antennas and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | MikroTik hAP ax S | Netis NX31 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2400 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | configurable | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 5 × 1 Gbit/s + SFP 2.5 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB-A | no |
| Antennas | — | 4 external |
| Mesh | — | EasyMesh |
| Processor | 2 cores, 950 MHz | 2 cores, 1.3 GHz |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | 256 / 128 MB |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, 2.4 + 5 GHz.
Ports
5 × 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s SFP vs WAN and 3 LAN at 1 Gbit/s.
Hardware
2 cores at 950 MHz and 512 MB vs 2 cores at 1.3 GHz and 256 MB.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A flexible network - MikroTik hAP ax S.
- Home and price - Netis NX31.
FAQ
Does the MikroTik have mesh?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Is there USB?
Only on the MikroTik.
Which is cheaper?
The Netis NX31.