The Xiaomi is cheaper and faster on paper. The TP-Link is an international model with VPN.
Short answer
Xiaomi BE5000 - BE5000, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, cheaper. Archer BE220 - global firmware, 4 LAN, VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi BE5000 | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | Xiaomi Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| VPN | — | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Up to 5011 vs 688 + 2882 Mbit/s.
Ports
WAN 2.5 vs 1 Gbit/s; LAN 3 vs 4 at 1 Gbit/s.
Firmware
The Xiaomi BE5000 is a China-market model.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Price and speed - Xiaomi BE5000.
- Firmware and VPN - TP-Link Archer BE220.
FAQ
Is there MLO?
Yes, on both.
Is there mesh?
Xiaomi Mesh and EasyMesh.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi BE5000.