Two gigabit Archer AC1200 routers at almost the same price. The C64 is newer and slightly better equipped.
Short answer
Archer C64 - 400 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, VPN, a compact square body. Archer A6 - a classic flat body.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer C64 | TP-Link Archer A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 400 + 867 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | no |
| Dimensions, weight | 120×120×27.9 mm | 230×144×35 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, gigabit WAN and 4 LAN, 4 antennas.
Wi-Fi
400 + 867 vs 300 + 867 Mbit/s.
VPN
The C64 has it; according to the spec sheet the A6 doesn't.
Verdict: who should buy which
- For almost everyone - TP-Link Archer C64.
- If you find the A6 cheaper - TP-Link Archer A6.
FAQ
How many LAN?
4 gigabit each.
Is there USB?
No.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer C64.