Comments on: TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 WiFi 6 Router Review – With multi-client stress tests

By: Mark B

Mark B — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:14:54 +0000

In reply to KristoPL. I don't think so, because the RT-AX82U did not overheat, so there should be no throttling of any kind. I don't deny that that huge heatsink helps with heat dissipation, but I think the RT-AX82U performs a little bit worse because of the software 'tuning'.

By: Mark B

Mark B — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:08:20 +0000

In reply to KristoPL. The performance between the two routers is not incredibly different as you already saw. The extra price you pay for the Asus is because of the software and yes, there is also support for the third party Merlin firmware. If you need the software features that Asus offers (such as those gaming features), then go for the RT-AX82U, otherwise, you could give the AX73 a chance.

By: KristoPL

KristoPL — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:12:59 +0000

Also do you think the AX73 is better designed (in terms of internals) – looks like ASUS lacks the heatsink – could it be the source of lower 5 GHz transfers (due to higher temps)?

By: KristoPL

KristoPL — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:09:59 +0000

Hello,

I can’t decide between Archer AX73 or RT-AX82U, ASUS is a little bit expensive and also have 256MB of FLASH (compared to Archer 128 MB and some people say you can load alternative firmware into ASUS).

In your tests, it looks like AX73 is faster in 5GHz tests and slower in 2,4 GHz. I need a new WIFI 6 router for Oculus Quest 2 AirLink (wireless connection to PC for PCVR) and the WIFI 6 is recommended.

Which one in your opinion will be a better choice?