Wi-Fi speed is identical down to the megabit. Ports and firmware decide.
Short answer
TP-Link Archer GE230 - 2.5 Gbit/s LAN, USB 3.0, MLO. ASUS RT-BE55 - 4 LAN, AiMesh, 4 cores and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Archer GE230 | 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.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, 688 + 2882 Mbit/s, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, VPN.
Ports
1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s vs 4 × 1 Gbit/s.
USB
Only the TP-Link has USB 3.0.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Fast LAN and USB - TP-Link Archer GE230.
- Price and AiMesh - ASUS RT-BE55.
FAQ
How much memory does the ASUS have?
512 MB RAM and 128 MB flash.
How heavy is the ASUS?
446 g.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-BE55.