Both are the simplest dual-band Archers. The C50 costs a bit more - for an extra port and VPN.
Short answer
Archer C50 - 4 LAN and VPN support. Archer C54 - more compact and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer C54 | TP-Link Archer C50 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 100 Mbit/s | 1 × 100 Mbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 100 Mbit/s | 4 × 100 Mbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | no | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 115×106.7×24.3 mm | 183×123.5×32.1 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, 4 external antennas, WAN and LAN at 100 Mbit/s.
Ports
3 vs 4 LAN.
Body
115×106.7 mm vs 183×123.5 mm.
Verdict: who should buy which
- More ports and VPN - Archer C50.
- Compactness and price - Archer C54.
FAQ
Does the C50 have USB?
The current C50 version has no USB.
Is there gigabit?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer C54.