Moving to Wi-Fi 7 costs a noticeable premium here. Is it worth paying extra?
Short answer
Tenda TE6L Pro - Wi-Fi 7, up to 5011 Mbit/s, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, VPN. Netis NX31 - Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Tenda TE6L Pro | Netis NX31 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | — | 4 external |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | — |
| Processor | — | 2 cores, 1.3 GHz |
| RAM / flash | 512 MB RAM | 256 / 128 MB |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 BE5000 vs Wi-Fi 6 AX3000.
Ports
2.5 vs 1 Gbit/s WAN; 3 × 1 Gbit/s LAN on each.
What's the same
2.4 + 5 GHz, EasyMesh, no 4G.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 and a fast WAN - Tenda TE6L Pro.
- Budget Wi-Fi 6 - Netis NX31.
FAQ
How much RAM?
512 and 256 MB.
Does the Netis have USB?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Netis NX31.