TP-Link Archer C7 Vs Archer C80 - Where Are The Differences?

Let's take a look at the two routers Archer C7* and Archer C80* from the Archer C7 brand and compare the differences.

For which connections are the routers suitable?

Basically, you can put any router behind any modem, but some routers also have an integrated modem. Does the TP-Link Archer C7 have a modem installed? Does the TP-Link Archer C80 have an integrated modem? The answer to both questions in this case is "No". Neither router has a modem installed.

Which router has the better WLAN?

WiFi 6, also called AX, is currently the newest standard in WLAN. The higher the standard, the better. The two models from this comparison both do not support AX.

AC is the name for WiFi 5. Most often it comes in combination with WiFi 4 and is advertised as AC+N. If a device offers AX, it usually supports the older standards as well. Both the TP-Link Archer C7* and the TP-Link Archer C80* can support WiFi 5.

The WiFi 4 standard is also referred to as "N". If a device can do AX or AC, then it can usually do WiFi 4 (N). Here both models can do WiFi 4.

To offer more performance, some routers offer so-called dual band. In this case the router transmits on two frequencies. You get this option with the TP-Link Archer C7 and TP-Link Archer C80.

Triband is an optimization of the dual band. Here it is sent on three channels to achieve more power. However, you have to do without the triband for both routers from the comparison.

Let's have a look at the maximum data rate. In total, the TP-Link Archer C80* with 1300 + 600 Mbit/s performs better here. The TP-Link Archer C80 offers 1300 + 600 Mbit/s.

Which router has more antennas?

There are routers with internal antennas and routers with external antennas. However, more antennas do not necessarily mean more performance. In this context, the maximum data rate and WiFi standards must be considered.

Neither router has internal antennas. Internal antennas have a fixed position. The direction of the radiation can thus not be changed easily.

With both models you get external antennas, but in different numbers. With the TP-Link Archer C7 there are 3 pieces. The TP-Link Archer C80 has 4. The advantage of external antennas is that they can be rotated. Thus, the direction of the radiation can be determined.

Comparison of connections

Let's take a look at the connectors from the TP-Link Archer C7 and TP-Link Archer C80. Neither router has a 100 Mbit LAN port.

Gigabit LAN you get with both routers. Both the TP-Link Archer C7 and the TP-Link Archer C80 have 4 pieces of it built in.

In addition to the LAN, some routers also have a WAN interface. If this is not available, a LAN port must be used to connect the modem. In this case both have a Gigabit WAN port.

Let's move on to the ISDN connection. In the meantime, this is hardly necessary and therefore also available in few devices. Both devices in the comparison do not have ISDN installed.

Functions of the routers in comparison

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Let's take a look at the function from the TP-Link Archer C7 and TP-Link Archer C80 in comparison.

media server (NAS): With the TP-Link Archer C80* you get a media server, also called NAS. With this NAS feature, you can store media on the device itself or on the network and manage it through the router.

WLAN Repeater: Some routers can also be used simply as repeaters. So you can amplify the signal of another router. Especially if you have several floors, this is interesting, because strong ceilings can interfere with the signal. The repeater function is only available with the TP-Link Archer C80*.

WPS: With WPS, we stay on the topic of WLAN. WPS stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Setup". Here it concerns the simpler connection of devices to the WLAN. As a rule, this is done without the password. Both the TP-Link Archer C7 and the TP-Link Archer C80 offer you the possibility to use WPS.

DECT: With the help of DECT, DECT phones can be connected directly to the router. Thus, the router provides a convenient phone solution. There is no DECT function in either of the selected models.

IPv6: In case you're not aware - IP addresses with four blocks are running out, which is why the IPv6 standard was developed. Private households usually get only public IPv6 address. These must be supported by the router of course. There are some positive news for the models in this comparison. Both routers can work with IPv6.