Both are gaming models. The GE800 costs three times as much - for 6 GHz and 10 Gbit/s.
Short answer
Archer GE800 - 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, two 10 Gbit/s ports, 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s LAN. Archer GE400 - BE6500, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer GE400 | TP-Link Archer GE800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 | Wi-Fi 7, BE19000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 5765 Mbit/s | 1376 + 5760 + 11520 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 10 Gbit/s (SFP+/RJ45) + 1 × 10 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 2.5 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.
Wi-Fi
688 + 5765 vs 1376 + 5760 + 11520 Mbit/s.
Ports
WAN 2.5 vs 2 × 10 Gbit/s; LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 vs 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s.
What's the same
MLO, USB 3.0, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- No compromises - TP-Link Archer GE800.
- A sensible price - TP-Link Archer GE400.
FAQ
Do you need a 10 Gbit/s plan?
No, but the ports help with a NAS and PC.
Is there USB?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer GE400.