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72points
Netgear Orbi 860 Series
79points
TP-Link AX5400
$990
$120
$990
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$120
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57 facts in comparison
Netgear Orbi 860 Series
TP-Link AX5400
Why is Netgear Orbi 860 Series better than TP-Link AX5400?
- Number of Wi-Fi bands?
Tri-bandvsDual-band - 1.96x faster CPU speed?
4 x 2.2 GHzvs3 x 1.5 GHz - Has DNS relay?
- Has Universal Plug n Play?
- Has an external memory slot?
- Has removable antennas?
- 8 more internal antennas?
8vs0 - Has Inter-VLAN routing?
Why is TP-Link AX5400 better than Netgear Orbi 860 Series?
- 2404 Mb/s higher Wi-Fi speed?
4804 Mb/svs2400 Mb/s - 6 more external antennas?
6vs0 - Has beamforming?
- Has WPA2 Enterprise?
- Supports VLAN tagging?
- Has outdoor capability?
- Has MU-MIMO?
- Has a WPS button?
Which are the most popular comparisons?
Price comparison
Netgear Orbi 860 Series
NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863S) - Router with 2 Satellites, Covers 8,000 sq. ft., AX6000 (Up to...NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863S) - Router with 2 Satellites, Covers 8,000 sq. ft., AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
$990
TP-Link AX5400
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Rou...TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage (Renewed)
$120
TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Stre...TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Streaming and Gaming, VPN Router, OneMesh, WPA3
$248
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet
$130
ROUTER Tp-Link Archer AX5400 6-Stream Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Dual Band *NEW*
$130
TP-LINK AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX73)
$129
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73) Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet
$145
TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router ax Router for Stre...TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router ax Router for Streaming and Gaming VPN Router OneMesh WPA3
$339
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General info
LAN ports
4
4
With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.
WAN ports
1
1
A WAN (Wider Area Network) port is most commonly used to connect the router to the internet. It can also be used to connect to an external private network.
has outdoor capability
✖Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
The device can be set up in outdoor environments.
USB ports
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
1
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
warranty period
1 years
1 years
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
weight
1.29 kg
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
3440.32 cm³
1973.51 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
thickness
71.1 mm
49.2 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Performance
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
Dual-band
Dual band routers have two bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is faster and more stable, with the only downside being that it covers a shorter range than the 2.4GHz band. If you have many connected devices, you may benefit from a tri-band router, which has an additional 5GHz band to reduce network congestion. Finally, there are quad-band routers. These take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E to provide an additional 6GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency.
Wi-Fi speed
2400 Mb/s
4804 Mb/s
A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabits per second.
CPU speed
4 x 2.2 GHz
3 x 1.5 GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
RAM
1GB
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
has an external memory slot
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Has DNS relay
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
With DNS relay or DNS caching, the router stores the response to queries for a short time. This means that the same query will return a quicker response if repeated from another computer in the same network.
internal storage
512GB
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Security
Has a built-in network firewall
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.
Has DoS protection
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.
supports WPA3
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
WPA3 is a method of connecting to a Wi-Fi network that is more secure than the previous protocol (WPA2). Individual data is better encrypted and it is harder for hackers to gain the password with a brute-force attack.
Has WPA2 Enterprise
✖Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
This is a router feature that is designed to authenticate individual users to an external server using a username and password. It is more secure and complex than WPA.
supports WPA2
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
WPA2-PSK is a method of securing your network using WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) as well as a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) password. This was designed for home users without an enterprise authentication server.
Wi-Fi security protocols
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
The Wi-Fi security protocols that are available for this device.
Has MAC address filtering
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.
Has L2TP Passthrough
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the internet.
Has IPsec Passthrough
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.
Features
IPv6 enabled
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.
has beamforming
✖Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
Normally, a router broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Using beamforming technology, the router detects where your device is and focuses a stronger signal in that direction, resulting in a better connection.
supports mesh Wi-Fi
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
If you use several of these routers, they can link up with each other to provide a greater area of Wi-Fi coverage. It's particularly useful if you have a large house or apartment.
supports Matter
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TP-Link AX5400)
Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.
has MU-MIMO
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
✔TP-Link AX5400
MU-MIMO helps reduce congestion and increases performance on Wi-Fi networks when many devices are connected at the same time.
supports VLAN tagging
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
✔TP-Link AX5400
VLAN tagging is required by some internet service providers (ISPs) to establish an internet connection.
has a WPS button
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 860 Series)
✔TP-Link AX5400
A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button makes it easier to connect devices (such as printers) to the Wi-Fi network.
Has a dedicated smartphone app
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.
Can be used wirelessly
✔Netgear Orbi 860 Series
✔TP-Link AX5400
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Price comparison
Netgear Orbi 860 Series
NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863S) - Router with 2 Satellites, Covers 8,000 sq. ft., AX6000 (Up to...NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System (RBK863S) - Router with 2 Satellites, Covers 8,000 sq. ft., AX6000 (Up to 6Gbps)
$990
TP-Link AX5400
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Rou...TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage (Renewed)
$120
TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Stre...TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Streaming and Gaming, VPN Router, OneMesh, WPA3
$248
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet
$130
ROUTER Tp-Link Archer AX5400 6-Stream Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Dual Band *NEW*
$130
TP-LINK AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router (Archer AX73)
$129
TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73) Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet
$145
TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router ax Router for Stre...TP-Link AX5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router ax Router for Streaming and Gaming VPN Router OneMesh WPA3
$339
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