Same ports and features. The BE220 costs a little more - for Wi-Fi 7.
Short answer
Archer BE220 - Wi-Fi 7: 688 + 2882 Mbit/s, MLO. Archer AX23 - Wi-Fi 6 and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX23 | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 1201 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 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 | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | 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 + 2882 Mbit/s.
What's the same
Gigabit WAN and 4 LAN, EasyMesh, VPN, no USB.
Price
In my view, Wi-Fi 7 is worth the small extra.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 - TP-Link Archer BE220.
- Saving money - TP-Link Archer AX23.
FAQ
Are the ports the same?
Yes.
Is there USB?
No, on neither.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX23.