tp-link wdr3600 vs wdr3500?

[DarkDubzs]

Ive decided to get the TP-LINK WDR3600 router. It has great features like 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands. I just really like it and the price is fair. Anyways, i saw there is also a WDR3500 for nearly half the cost and it has all the same features as far as i can see. The only difference i found here near the bottom of the page is that the 3500 has 4 ethernet ports instead of 4 gigabit ports that the 3600 has, but that doesnt matter since i wont have gigabit internet speed... right, it wont matter? So what other differences are there? SHould i just get the 3500 instead of the more expensive 3600?

3600: http://www.microcenter.com/product/396398/N600_Wireless_Dual_Band_Gigabit_Router
3500: http://www.microcenter.com/product/400747/TL-WDR3500_N600_Wireless_N_Dual_Band_Router

 

[Calnin]

From my understanding, there even with a gigabit port, there aren't many connections that would saturate that anyways. Ethernet ports work just fine.

 

[scout_03]

if you dont need the gigabyte speed go with the ethernet one the 3500 .

 

[DarkDubzs]

Thanks for the help guys. I just want to make sure, if i dont have gigabit speeds (1Gbps/1000Mbps, like from google fiber), the gigabit ports wont add any benefits to me? I ask because i imagine that you need a gigabit speed connection in order to take benefit of a gigabit port instead of a normal Ethernet port, right?
If this is the only difference, ill definitely go for the 3500 for almost half the price! No brainer

 

[scout_03]

your welcome .