Both have built-in 4G. The MikroTik costs more - for Wi-Fi 6, a faster port and RouterOS.
Short answer
MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax - Wi-Fi 6, LTE Cat.7, 2.5 Gbit/s + 4 × 1 Gbit/s, USB, VPN. Archer MR600 - simple setup and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer MR600 | MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 4G LTE router | 4G LTE router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 + 867 Mbit/s | 574 + 1200 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s + SIM | LTE Cat.7 or Ethernet |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | built-in | built-in, Cat.7 |
| USB | no | USB-A |
| Antennas | 2 external | — |
| Processor | — | 4 cores |
| RAM / flash | — | 1024 / 128 MB |
| VPN | no | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 229×160×37 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
300 + 867 vs 574 + 1200 Mbit/s.
Ports
WAN and 3 LAN at 1 Gbit/s vs 1 × 2.5 + 4 × 1 Gbit/s.
Setup
The TP-Link app vs RouterOS v7.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Flexibility and Wi-Fi 6 - MikroTik Chateau LTE7 ax.
- Simple and cheaper - TP-Link Archer MR600.
FAQ
Does the TP-Link have VPN?
Not according to the spec sheet.
How much RAM does the MikroTik have?
1 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer MR600.