Same Wi-Fi. The BE230 costs noticeably more - for fast ports and USB.
Short answer
Archer BE230 - 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and LAN, USB 3.0. Archer BE220 - gigabit ports, no USB and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer BE220 | TP-Link Archer BE230 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 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 | no | USB 3.0 |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
WAN 1 vs 2.5 Gbit/s; LAN 4 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
USB
None vs USB 3.0.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, MLO, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A fast plan and NAS - TP-Link Archer BE230.
- A regular plan - TP-Link Archer BE220.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes.
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE220.