Prices are close and the Wi-Fi is the same. The TP-Link gives more ports, the ASUS its own firmware with AiMesh.
Short answer
Archer BE230 - 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, USB 3.0, MLO, slightly cheaper. ASUS RT-BE55 - ASUS firmware, AiMesh, a 2 GHz quad-core CPU.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer BE230 | ASUS RT-BE55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | USB 3.0 | no |
| Mesh | EasyMesh | AiMesh |
| 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.
Ports
LAN 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 vs 4 × 1 Gbit/s; 2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both.
USB
USB 3.0 on the TP-Link, none on the ASUS.
Mesh
EasyMesh vs AiMesh - each works with its own brand's routers.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Ports and USB - TP-Link Archer BE230.
- Firmware and AiMesh - ASUS RT-BE55.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, BE3600.
How much RAM does the ASUS have?
512 MB.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE230.