Almost the same price. The Mercusys gives Wi-Fi 7 and faster ports, the TP-Link USB and 4 LAN.
Short answer
Mercusys MR37BE - Wi-Fi 7 BE6500, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and LAN. Archer AX73 - USB 3.0, 4 LAN, 6 antennas, VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX73 | Mercusys MR37BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX5400 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 4804 Mbit/s | 688 + 5760 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 2 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | — |
| Antennas | 6 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Dimensions, weight | 272.5×147.2×49.2 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 4804 vs 688 + 5760 Mbit/s.
Ports
WAN 1 vs 2.5 Gbit/s; LAN 4 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s.
USB and VPN
On the TP-Link.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 for the same money - Mercusys MR37BE.
- USB and VPN - TP-Link Archer AX73.
FAQ
Is there mesh?
Yes, EasyMesh on both.
Does the Mercusys have USB?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX73.