Both are Wi-Fi 6. The ASUS costs three times as much - for 10 Gbit/s ports and eight LAN.
Short answer
ASUS RT-AX89X - 10 Gbit/s and SFP+, 8 LAN, 2 × USB 3.0, 8 antennas. Archer AX73 - the same for a normal flat at a third of the price.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX73 | ASUS RT-AX89X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX5400 | Wi-Fi 6, AX6000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 4804 Mbit/s | 1148 + 4804 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 10 Gbit/s + SFP+ 10 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 8 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | no | via USB modem |
| USB | USB 3.0 | 2 × USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | 6 external | 8 external |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | AiMesh |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 272.5×147.2×49.2 mm | 1280 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 4804 vs 1148 + 4804 Mbit/s.
Ports
1 Gbit/s WAN and 4 LAN vs 10 Gbit/s, SFP+ and 8 LAN.
What's the same
USB 3.0, VPN, mesh (EasyMesh and AiMesh).
Verdict: who should buy which
- Many wired devices and 10 Gbit/s - ASUS RT-AX89X.
- A flat and price - TP-Link Archer AX73.
FAQ
Is 5 GHz the same?
Yes, 4804 Mbit/s.
How heavy is the ASUS?
1280 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX73.