ASUS RT-AX3000 vs TP-Link Archer BE230

Tested using Methodology v0.8.1

Updated Nov 21, 2025 06:45 PM

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Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 6 (ax)

Multi Band Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

Test Configuration Standalone

Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 7 (be)

Multi Band Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

Test Configuration Standalone

Our Verdict

ASUS RT-AX3000

TP-Link Archer BE230

The TP-Link Archer BE230 and the ASUS RT-AX3000 are both budget routers. The TP-Link has slightly faster speeds when you’re close to it, but its range isn’t as good as the ASUS’, making it less ideal for large homes. That said, you can improve its range by setting up a mesh network with another EasyMesh-compatible router or extender, a feature that the ASUS also supports. The TP-Link has faster 2.5Gbps WAN and LAN ports, while the ASUS only has 1Gbps ports.

Variants

RT-AX3000 (Black)

Archer BE230 (Black)

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Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Main Differences for

Apartment/Condo

Threshold

0.10

Apartment/Condo

7.7

7.8

Wi-Fi Specifications

7.5

8.3

Network Ports

7.1

8.4

Full Comparison

Apartment/Condo

7.7

7.8

Multi-Level House

7.7

7.4

Speed

8.0

8.1

Range

7.7

7.1

Design

Dimensions

7.5

6.9

Dimensions Photo

Height

6.22" (15.8 cm)

6.42" (16.3 cm)

Width

8.86" (22.5 cm)

11.61" (29.5 cm)

Depth

5.00" (12.7 cm)

6.30" (16.0 cm)

Depth With Cables

6.30" (16.0 cm)

7.68" (19.5 cm)

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Network Ports

7.1

8.4

Ports Photo

WAN Port Speed

1.0 Gbps

2.5 Gbps

LAN Port Count

10 Gbps Ports

2.5 Gbps Ports

1 Gbps Ports

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)

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USB Ports

USB-A 3.0 Ports

USB-A 2.0 Ports

USB-C Ports

USB-C Speed

N/A

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In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Wall/Ceiling Mount

8.0

Mount Photo

Mount Type

Screw Head Slot

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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range

7.7

7.1

Long Range Graph

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Lowest Speed

240 Mbps

118 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

406 Mbps

321 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

Test Configuration

Standalone

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Interior Short Range

8.1

Short Range Graph

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Highest Speed

886 Mbps

956 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

682 Mbps

732 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

Test Configuration

Standalone

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Wi-Fi Specifications

7.5

8.3

Wi-Fi Version

Wi-Fi 6 (ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (be)

6GHz Band

Multi Band

Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

DFS Channels

Yes

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Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story

Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above

Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage

Outdoor Coverage Map

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Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230

Black

RT-AX3000

Black

Archer BE230