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$539.99
$599.99
Updated October 2026
Data from the official NETGEAR and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 for less, plus two extra warranty years: the TP-Link Archer BE400 beats the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S on price and coverage term, 2 years against 1, while the Nighthawk keeps the stronger owner rating.
The Archer BE400 is a standalone EasyMesh router rated 6.5 Gbps, with a 2.5 Gbps WAN, a 2.5 Gbps LAN, six external antennas, USB 3.0 storage and WireGuard, for up to 90 devices, and no 6 GHz band. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S is the faster radio, tri-band Wi-Fi 7 at 19 Gbps with 10 Gbps WAN and LAN ports, USB storage and 200-device headroom, but it cannot join a mesh. Buy the TP-Link Archer BE400 for affordable Wi-Fi 7 you can extend later; buy the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if one 10 Gbps, non-mesh flagship is the whole plan.
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| Feature | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S | TP-Link Archer BE400 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $539.99 | $139.00 | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | YES | NO | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 19 Gbps | 6.5 Gbps | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | NO | YES | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
| LAN Port Count | 5 | 4 | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 0 | 1 | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
| VPN | VPN Server, OpenVPN, DDNS | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNS | TP-Link Archer BE400 |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | YES | Tie |
| WPA3 Encryption | YES | YES | Tie |
| USB Storage | FTP, Samba, Media Sharing | FTP, Samba, Media Sharing | Tie |
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$539.99
$599.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): YES
- + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 19 Gbps
- - Price: $539.99 vs $139.00
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
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$139.00
$179.99
- + Price: $139.00
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Mesh Wi-Fi: YES
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or the TP-Link Archer BE400?
The TP-Link Archer BE400 wins overall on price and a 2-year warranty against the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S's 1 year. The Nighthawk is the better-reviewed, faster tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router.
What is the biggest difference between the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S and the TP-Link Archer BE400?
The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S is tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with a 6 GHz radio, 10 Gbps ports and no mesh. The TP-Link Archer BE400 is dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with EasyMesh, 2.5 Gbps ports and a full VPN suite.
Which Wi-Fi 7 router can add extra coverage later?
The TP-Link Archer BE400 supports EasyMesh, so a second TP-Link node can join. The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S supports no mesh standard.
Who should buy the TP-Link Archer BE400?
Buy the TP-Link Archer BE400 for dual-band Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps wired ports, USB storage and WireGuard at a lower price, with EasyMesh if the house needs a second node.
Who should buy the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S?
Choose the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if you want a 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 radio, 10 Gbps WAN and LAN ports, and a single powerful box is enough coverage.
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