The Tenda is cheaper and a Wi-Fi class faster. The TP-Link gives USB and a fast LAN.
Short answer
Tenda TE6L Pro - BE5000 and cheaper. Archer BE230 - USB 3.0 and 2.5 Gbit/s LAN.
Key differences
| Spec | Tenda TE6L Pro | TP-Link Archer BE230 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | — | USB 3.0 |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| RAM / flash | 512 MB RAM | — |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Up to 5011 vs 688 + 2882 Mbit/s.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both; LAN 3 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
MLO, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast Wi-Fi and price - Tenda TE6L Pro.
- USB and ports - TP-Link Archer BE230.
FAQ
Does the Tenda have USB?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Tenda TE6L Pro.