The price gap is tiny, and the Tenda adds the 5 GHz band. In my view, it's the best upgrade in the budget segment.
Short answer
Tenda AC6 - Wi-Fi 5, 2.4 + 5 GHz, up to 867 Mbit/s on 5 GHz, 4 antennas. TL-WR841N - 2.4 GHz only, but 4 LAN ports.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link TL-WR841N | Tenda AC6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 × 100 Mbit/s |
| Antennas | 2 external | 4 external |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 192×130×33 mm | 220×141.5×49 mm, 343 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
N300 on 2.4 GHz vs AC1200 on two bands. 5 GHz suffers less interference from neighbours.
Ports
Both have 100 Mbit/s ports: 4 LAN on the TP-Link, 3 LAN on the Tenda.
What's the same
VPN support, external antennas, a minimal price.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Faster Wi-Fi for little money - Tenda AC6.
- Bare minimum on 2.4 GHz - TL-WR841N.
FAQ
Are there gigabit ports?
No, both are 100 Mbit/s.
How many antennas?
2 on the TP-Link, 4 on the Tenda.
Which is cheaper?
The TL-WR841N.