Same Wi-Fi and WAN, and the Mercusys even has a fast LAN. So what does the ASUS offer?
Short answer
Mercusys MR27BE - 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, MLO and noticeably cheaper. ASUS RT-BE55 - quad-core CPU, AiMesh, VPN.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE55 | Mercusys MR27BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | — |
| Dimensions, weight | 238×147×193 mm, 446 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, 4 LAN.
Ports
4 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Firmware
The ASUS has advanced firmware with VPN and AiMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Price and a fast port - Mercusys MR27BE.
- Firmware and VPN - ASUS RT-BE55.
FAQ
Is there USB?
Not on the ASUS; the Mercusys doesn't say.
Is there mesh?
AiMesh and EasyMesh.
Which is cheaper?
The Mercusys MR27BE.