Speeds and ports are almost the same. The difference is the firmware and the approach to setup.
Short answer
MikroTik hAP be lite - RouterOS, configurable WAN, VPN. Mercusys MR27BE - 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, EasyMesh and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | MikroTik hAP be lite | Mercusys MR27BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | configurable | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | — | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Processor | 2 cores, 950 MHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | — |
| 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, 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s LAN.
WAN
On the MikroTik the WAN port is configurable; the Mercusys has a dedicated 2.5 Gbit/s WAN.
Setup
RouterOS for experienced users vs a simple app.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Flexible configuration - MikroTik hAP be lite.
- Simple and cheaper - Mercusys MR27BE.
FAQ
Does the MikroTik have USB?
No.
How much memory does the MikroTik have?
512 MB RAM and 128 MB flash.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR27BE.