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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs TP-Link Archer C7: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and TP-Link Archer C7 differ on aggregate wifi speed: ASUS RT-AX3000 at 3,000 Mbps, TP-Link Archer C7 at 1,750 Mbps, which puts ASUS RT-AX3000 ahead on that measure. They match on 8 other specifications, including band configuration, device type and supports 6ghz.
Which is better, ASUS RT-AX3000 or TP-Link Archer C7?
On balance, aSUS RT-AX3000 and TP-Link Archer C7 differ on aggregate wifi speed: ASUS RT-AX3000 at 3,000 Mbps, TP-Link Archer C7 at 1,750 Mbps, which puts ASUS RT-AX3000 ahead on that measure.
What is the main difference between ASUS RT-AX3000 and TP-Link Archer C7?
The ASUS RT-AX3000 is the stronger choice on paper: it has 20% more WiFi standard (WiFi 6 (802.11ax) vs WiFi 5 (802.11ac)). It also has 1.7x the aggregate WiFi speed (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps).
Specs and benchmarks
WiFi Standard
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
- TP-Link Archer C7
- WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
Brand
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- ASUS
- TP-Link Archer C7
- TP-Link
Band Configuration
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- Dual-Band
- TP-Link Archer C7
- Dual-Band
Device Type
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- Standalone Router
- TP-Link Archer C7
- Standalone Router
Supports 6GHz
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- No
- TP-Link Archer C7
- No
Aggregate WiFi Speed
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 3000 MbpsBest
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 1750 Mbps
Speed Class
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- AX3000Best
- TP-Link Archer C7
- AC1750
WAN Port Speed
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 1GbE
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 1GbE
Max LAN Port Speed
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 1GbE
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 1GbE
LAN Port Count
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 4 ports
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 4 ports
USB Ports
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 1 ports
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 1 ports
External Antennas
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- 4 antennas
- TP-Link Archer C7
- 3 antennas
WPA3 Support
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- Yes
- TP-Link Archer C7
- No
VPN Server
- ASUS RT-AX3000
- Yes
- TP-Link Archer C7
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS RT-AX3000 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose TP-Link Archer C7 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
ASUS RT-AX3000
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable budget WiFi 6 router, but there's little here that distinguishes it from ASUS's own cheaper AX55.
TP-Link Archer C7
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The most proven open-firmware router available, at a fraction of current-generation pricing.