Same Wi-Fi. The MR600 costs noticeably more - for gigabit ports and full-speed cable connections.
Short answer
Archer MR600 - gigabit WAN and 3 LAN. Archer MR400 - 100 Mbit/s ports and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer MR400 | TP-Link Archer MR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4G LTE router | 4G LTE 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 + SIM | 1 × 1 Gbit/s + SIM |
| LAN | 3 × 100 Mbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | built-in | built-in |
| Antennas | external + internal | 2 external |
| Dimensions, weight | 202×141×33.6 mm | 229×160×37 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
100 Mbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s on WAN and LAN.
What's the same
AC1200, 2.4 + 5 GHz, built-in 4G LTE.
Who it's for
If you have fibre plus 4G backup - the MR600. If only 4G - the MR400 is enough.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Cable + 4G backup - TP-Link Archer MR600.
- 4G only - TP-Link Archer MR400.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, AC1200.
How many antennas does the MR600 have?
2 external.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer MR400.