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ASUS RT-AX3000
TP-Link Archer BE230
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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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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
7.7
7.8
Wi-Fi Specifications
7.5
8.3
Network Ports
7.1
8.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
7.5
6.9
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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)
Network Ports
7.1
8.4
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WAN Port Speed
1.0 Gbps
2.5 Gbps
LAN Port Count
4
4
10 Gbps Ports
0
0
2.5 Gbps Ports
0
2
1 Gbps Ports
5
3
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1
1
USB-A 2.0 Ports
0
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount
8.0
8.0
Mount Photo
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Mount Type
Screw Head Slot
Screw Head Slot
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
7.7
7.1
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
240 Mbps
118 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
406 Mbps
321 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
8.1
8.1
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
886 Mbps
956 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
682 Mbps
732 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Wi-Fi Specifications
7.5
8.3
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
6GHz Band
No
No
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
DFS Channels
Yes
Yes
MLO Implementation
Beacon Frame
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MLO Support
False
True
EMLSR Support
No MLO Support
True
EMLMR Support
No MLO Support
False
Max Number Of Simultaneous Links
No MLO Support
2
TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support
No MLO Support
3
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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