Both have Wi-Fi 7 and a 2.5 Gbit/s WAN. The Mercusys is almost twice as fast on 5 GHz, while the ASUS is cheaper and has better firmware.
Short answer
Mercusys MR37BE - BE6500, 688 + 5760 Mbit/s, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s LAN. ASUS RT-BE55 - 4 LAN, AiMesh, VPN, 4 cores and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE55 | Mercusys MR37BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE6500 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 5760 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 + 2 × 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.
Wi-Fi
688 + 2882 vs 688 + 5760 Mbit/s - the Mercusys has a wider 5 GHz channel.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both; 4 × 1 Gbit/s vs 1 × 2.5 + 2 × 1 Gbit/s.
Mesh
AiMesh vs EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Maximum Wi-Fi speed - Mercusys MR37BE.
- Ports, VPN and price - ASUS RT-BE55.
FAQ
Does the ASUS have USB?
No.
How much memory does the ASUS have?
512 MB RAM and 128 MB flash.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-BE55.