TP-Link Archer BE400 vs eero 7

Which Router Is Better?

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TP-Link Archer BE400
eero 7

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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer BE400

eero 7

The TP-Link Archer BE400 and the eero 7 are dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. The TP-Link is a standalone router that can be expanded into a mesh network with compatible EasyMesh routers and access points, while the eero is a dedicated mesh router that's sold in multi-packs. The TP-Link is faster and delivers better range than the eero, despite testing the latter in a mesh configuration. The TP-Link also has more wired networking ports than the eero.

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  • Archer BE400 (Black)
  • 7 (White (1-Pack))
  • 7 (White (2-Pack))

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Design

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Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height 
 

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Depth With Cables 
 

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Network Ports 
 

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Ports Photo 
 

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WAN Port Speed 
 

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LAN Port Count 
 

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10 Gbps Ports 
 

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2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

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1 Gbps Ports 
 

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10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

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USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

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USB-C Ports 
 

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USB-C Speed 
 

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In The Box 
 

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

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Interior Long Range 
 

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Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

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Average 6GHz Speed 
 

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Test Configuration 
 

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Interior Short Range 
 

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Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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Wi-Fi Version 
 

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6GHz Band 
 

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Multi Band 
 

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DFS Channels 
 

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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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MLO Support  

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EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

Locked
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Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

Locked
Locked

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

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Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

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Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

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Check Price

Black
Archer BE400
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White (1-Pack)
7
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Black
Archer BE400
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White (2-Pack)
7
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Black
Archer BE400
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White (3-Pack)
7
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Black
Archer BE400
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Black
Archer BE400
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TP-Link Archer BE400

eero 7

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