Same body and Wi-Fi. The AC10 costs a little more - for gigabit ports. In my view, that's a must-have upgrade.
Short answer
Tenda AC10 - gigabit WAN and LAN, so a plan above 100 Mbit/s won't hit the port limit. Tenda AC6 - 100 Mbit/s ports and VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | Tenda AC6 | Tenda 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 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 100 Mbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | no |
| Dimensions, weight | 220×141.5×49 mm, 343 g | 220×141.5×49 mm, 350 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
WAN and 3 LAN: 100 Mbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, 4 antennas, 220×141.5×49 mm body.
VPN
According to the spec sheet, only the AC6 has a VPN server.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A plan above 100 Mbit/s - Tenda AC10.
- A slow plan and VPN - Tenda AC6.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, AC1200.
How many LAN ports?
3 each.
Which is cheaper?
The Tenda AC6.