Same Wi-Fi - AX3000. The TP-Link costs twice as much. What for?
Short answer
Netis NX31 - the same AX3000 and EasyMesh for half the price. Archer AX55 - USB 3.0, 4 LAN, VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | Netis NX31 | TP-Link Archer AX55 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | no | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| Processor | 2 cores, 1.3 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 256 / 128 MB | — |
| VPN | — | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | — | 261.1×134.5×41 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 6 AX3000: 574 + 2402 Mbit/s, gigabit WAN, 4 antennas, EasyMesh.
Ports and USB
3 LAN without USB vs 4 LAN and USB 3.0.
Price
If you don't need USB, in my view the Netis is the obvious choice.
Verdict: who should buy which
- The cheapest AX3000 - Netis NX31.
- USB and VPN - TP-Link Archer AX55.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, AX3000.
Does the Netis have VPN?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Which is cheaper?
The Netis NX31.