Same price. The Mercusys gives Wi-Fi 7 and nearly twice the 5 GHz speed. Is there a reason to get the AX23?
Short answer
Mercusys MR25BE - Wi-Fi 7 BE3600: 688 + 2880 Mbit/s, MLO, EasyMesh. Archer AX23 - 4 LAN and VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX23 | Mercusys MR25BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 1201 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Dimensions, weight | 260.2×135×38.6 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 1201 vs 688 + 2880 Mbit/s. MLO lets Wi-Fi 7 devices use two bands at once.
Ports
Gigabit WAN on both; 4 vs 3 LAN.
What's the same
EasyMesh, price.
Verdict: who should buy which
- More speed for the same money - Mercusys MR25BE.
- 4 ports and VPN - TP-Link Archer AX23.
FAQ
What is MLO?
A Wi-Fi 7 client using several bands at once.
Is the price the same?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
They cost the same.