The Wi-Fi is almost the same. The C64 costs a bit more - for gigabit ports and slightly faster 2.4 GHz.
Short answer
Archer C64 - gigabit WAN and 4 LAN, 400 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, a compact body. Archer C50 - 100 Mbit/s ports and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer C50 | TP-Link Archer C64 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 400 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 100 Mbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 100 Mbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 183×123.5×32.1 mm | 120×120×27.9 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
WAN and 4 LAN: 100 Mbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s.
Wi-Fi
300 + 867 vs 400 + 867 Mbit/s.
What's the same
4 external antennas, VPN support.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A plan above 100 Mbit/s - Archer C64.
- Minimum budget - Archer C50.
FAQ
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
Is there USB?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer C50.