Same USB and mesh. The BE400 costs more - for Wi-Fi 7 and fast ports.
Short answer
Archer BE400 - Wi-Fi 7, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and LAN. Archer AX73 - Wi-Fi 6, 6 antennas and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX73 | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX5400 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 4804 Mbit/s | 688 + 5764 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 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | 6 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | 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 + 5764 Mbit/s.
Ports
WAN 1 vs 2.5 Gbit/s; LAN 4 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
USB 3.0, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbit/s - TP-Link Archer BE400.
- Saving money - TP-Link Archer AX73.
FAQ
Is there USB?
Yes, on both.
How many antennas on the AX73?
6 external.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX73.