Prices are close. The Mercusys is twice as fast on 5 GHz, the TP-Link is a gaming model with USB.
Short answer
Mercusys MR37BE - BE6500: 5760 Mbit/s on 5 GHz. Archer GE230 - USB 3.0, 4 LAN, VPN, gaming features, slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer GE230 | Mercusys MR37BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 5760 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 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
688 + 2882 vs 688 + 5760 Mbit/s.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both; LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
MLO, EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast Wi-Fi - Mercusys MR37BE.
- Gaming and USB - TP-Link Archer GE230.
FAQ
Does the Mercusys have VPN?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Is there USB?
USB 3.0 on the TP-Link.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer GE230.