Same Wi-Fi and LAN. The ASUS costs noticeably more - for a 2.5 Gbit/s WAN and its firmware.
Short answer
ASUS RT-BE55 - 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, quad-core CPU, AiMesh. Archer BE220 - gigabit WAN, MLO and noticeably cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE55 | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 238×147×193 mm, 446 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
WAN
2.5 vs 1 Gbit/s.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, 4 × 1 Gbit/s LAN, VPN.
Mesh
AiMesh vs EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A fast plan - ASUS RT-BE55.
- Price - TP-Link Archer BE220.
FAQ
Is there USB?
No, on neither.
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE220.