Both sit at the very bottom of the price range. The Mercusys gives you 5 GHz, the TP-Link more ports.
Short answer
Mercusys AC10 - dual-band Wi-Fi 5 AC1200 and 4 antennas. TL-WR840N - 4 LAN ports and the lowest price.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link TL-WR840N | Mercusys AC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4, N300 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 300 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 100 Mbit/s | 1 × 100 Mbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 100 Mbit/s | 2 × 100 Mbit/s |
| Antennas | 2 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 182×128×35 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
300 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz vs 300 + 867 Mbit/s on two bands.
Ports
4 vs 2 LAN, all 100 Mbit/s.
What's the same
VPN support and external antennas.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wireless devices - Mercusys AC10.
- Several wired devices - TL-WR840N.
FAQ
Does the TP-Link have 5 GHz?
No.
How many LAN ports?
4 on the TP-Link, 2 on the Mercusys.
Which is cheaper?
The TL-WR840N.