Same Wi-Fi. The Deco X60 costs almost three times as much - for a ready-made mesh system.
Short answer
Deco X60 - even coverage for a large house. Archer AX55 - USB 3.0, 4 LAN, VPN, EasyMesh and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | TP-Link Deco X60 | TP-Link Archer AX55 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | mesh system | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | WAN/LAN 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 2 × 1 Gbit/s (WAN/LAN) | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | no | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | internal | 4 external |
| Mesh | Deco Mesh | EasyMesh |
| VPN | no | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 110×110×114 mm | 261.1×134.5×41 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 6 AX3000: 574 + 2402 Mbit/s, gigabit ports.
Format
A compact cube with internal antennas vs a router with 4 antennas.
USB and VPN
Only on the AX55.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A large house - TP-Link Deco X60.
- A flat and features - TP-Link Archer AX55.
FAQ
Can the AX55 form a mesh?
Yes, via EasyMesh.
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer AX55.