Same Wi-Fi. But these are different worlds: RouterOS vs a phone app.
Short answer
hAP be lite - RouterOS v7 and a 2.5 Gbit/s port. Archer BE220 - simple setup, EasyMesh, 4 LAN and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | MikroTik hAP be lite | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | configurable | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | — | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Processor | 2 cores, 950 MHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, MLO, VPN.
Ports
Configurable ports with one at 2.5 Gbit/s vs WAN and 4 LAN at 1 Gbit/s.
Who it's for
MikroTik is for those who want to control every rule. TP-Link is for home.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Flexibility - MikroTik hAP be lite.
- Simple and cheaper - TP-Link Archer BE220.
FAQ
Does the MikroTik have mesh?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Is there USB?
No, on neither.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE220.