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GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX vs TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point

Reddit prefers TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 67% positive).

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX
#1 in WiFi Routers

GL.iNet

GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX

$98.99

67

Pros

  • +Connects to existing wifi network
  • +Creates private network for devices
  • +Devices can see each other
  • +Enhances privacy/security

Cons

  • โˆ’lower USB 3.0 NAS speed (80 MB/s vs 110 MB/s)
  • โˆ’lower Wi-Fi speed (60 MB/s vs 90 MB/s)
โ€œBeryl AX does not carry weight it's super light. Also you can flash OpenWRT instead of their dedicated firmwareโ€
r/GlInet
TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point
#14 in WiFi RoutersReddit favorite

TP-Link

TP-Link AC1200 TL-WA1201 Access Point

$38.99

100

Pros

  • +Rock solid performance
  • +Long-lasting (6 years)
  • +Poe powered

Cons

  • โˆ’Older wifi 5 standard
โ€œI have a TP-Link WiFi 5 access point on the ceiling... Has been rock solid for the past 6 years. My router has WiFi turned off, and the AP is connected via POE Ethernet.โ€