The TP-Link is cheaper and has global firmware. The Xiaomi gives more fast ports.
Short answer
Xiaomi BE7000 - 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s and a 2.4 + 5 + 5 GHz mode. Archer BE400 - global firmware, VPN and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi BE7000 | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE7000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | — | 688 + 5764 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz or 2.4 + 5 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | configurable | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 2.5 Gbit/s (WAN/LAN) | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Mesh | Xiaomi Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 MB RAM | — |
| VPN | — | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Ports
4 × 2.5 Gbit/s vs 2.5 WAN + LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7, MLO, USB 3.0.
Firmware
The Xiaomi BE7000 is a China-market model.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast ports - Xiaomi BE7000.
- Price and firmware - TP-Link Archer BE400.
FAQ
Is there mesh?
Yes: Xiaomi Mesh and EasyMesh.
Is there USB?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE400.