According to the spec sheets the hardware is the same. The GE230 belongs to the Archer gaming line aimed at gamers.
Short answer
Archer GE230 - the gaming series with game-traffic priority features. Archer BE230 - the same hardware for less.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer BE230 | TP-Link Archer GE230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | 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.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s, USB 3.0, EasyMesh, VPN.
Gaming features
The GE230 is positioned for gaming: game acceleration and traffic priority.
Who it's for
If you don't game online every day - the BE230.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Gamers - TP-Link Archer GE230.
- Everyone else - TP-Link Archer BE230.
FAQ
Are the ports the same?
Yes.
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, BE3600.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE230.