Nearly the same price and the same Wi-Fi. The details decide.
Short answer
Tenda AC6 - 3 LAN ports instead of 2. Mercusys AC10 - the same with 2 LAN at almost the same price.
Key differences
| Spec | Tenda AC6 | Mercusys AC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 100 Mbit/s | 1 × 100 Mbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 100 Mbit/s | 2 × 100 Mbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 220×141.5×49 mm, 343 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
AC1200: 300 + 867 Mbit/s, 2.4 + 5 GHz, 4 external antennas, 100 Mbit/s ports, VPN.
Ports
3 vs 2 LAN - if you wire a TV box and a PC, 3 ports are handier.
Who they're for
Both suit a plan up to 100 Mbit/s. They're not for gigabit plans.
Verdict: who should buy which
- More ports - Tenda AC6.
- An alternative at the same price - Mercusys AC10.
FAQ
Are there gigabit ports?
No, 100 Mbit/s.
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Tenda AC6.