Here the newer Wi-Fi 7 is cheaper than Wi-Fi 6. What do you lose?
Short answer
Archer BE220 - Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, MLO, cheaper. Archer AX55 - USB 3.0 and 4 external antennas.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX55 | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 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 | USB 3.0 | no |
| Antennas | 4 external | — |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 261.1×134.5×41 mm | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
574 + 2402 vs 688 + 2882 Mbit/s.
USB
USB 3.0 only on the AX55.
What's the same
Gigabit WAN and 4 LAN, EasyMesh, VPN.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 and price - TP-Link Archer BE220.
- A USB drive - TP-Link Archer AX55.
FAQ
Does the BE220 have USB?
No.
Are the ports the same?
Yes, gigabit.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE220.