Same ports. The AX55 costs noticeably more - for twice the 5 GHz speed and USB.
Short answer
Archer AX55 - 2402 Mbit/s on 5 GHz, USB 3.0. Archer AX23 - 1201 Mbit/s and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX23 | TP-Link Archer AX55 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX1800 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 1201 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | no | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | 4 external | 4 external |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 260.2×135×38.6 mm | 261.1×134.5×41 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 1201 vs 574 + 2402 Mbit/s - a 160 MHz channel on the AX55.
USB
None vs USB 3.0 for a drive.
What's the same
Gigabit WAN and 4 LAN, 4 antennas, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast Wi-Fi and USB - TP-Link Archer AX55.
- Saving money - TP-Link Archer AX23.
FAQ
Are the ports the same?
Yes, gigabit.
Can you connect a drive?
Only to the AX55.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX23.