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TP-Link Archer AX4400
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
TP-Link Archer AX4400
TP-Link Archer BE230
The TP-Link Archer BE230 and the TP-Link Archer AX4400 are both budget routers. The BE230 is slightly better for smaller spaces, as it has faster short-range speeds; however, the AX4400 is better for large homes, as it has better range. Both routers have five network ports; the BE230 has two ports that support up to 2.5Gbps speeds, while the AX4400 only has 1Gbps ports.
Variants
- Archer AX4400 (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
6.9
6.9
Dimensions Photo
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Height
6.57" (16.7 cm)
6.42" (16.3 cm)
Width
11.61" (29.5 cm)
11.61" (29.5 cm)
Depth
6.50" (16.5 cm)
6.30" (16.0 cm)
Depth With Cables
7.64" (19.4 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
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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
8.0
7.1
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
325 Mbps
118 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
437 Mbps
321 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
7.9
8.1
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
713 Mbps
956 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
622 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
3
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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