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- Main Differences
- Design
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Coverage
- Comments
ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 vs TP-Link Archer BE550
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASUS ROG Rapture GT6
TP-Link Archer BE550
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Variants
- ROG Rapture GT6 (Black (1 Pack))
- ROG Rapture GT6 (Black (2 Pack))
- ROG Rapture GT6 (White (1 Pack))
- ROG Rapture GT6 (White (2 Pack))
- Archer BE550 (Black)
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT6
TP-Link Archer BE550
The TP-Link Archer BE550 is faster than the ASUS ROG Rapture GT6. It's a Wi-Fi 7 standalone router, while the ASUS is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router. However, since the TP-Link is compatible with EasyMesh, you can also add compatible access points for better range. The ASUS has an aggressive gamer design with RGB lighting, while the TP-Link has a more conventional design.
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Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
7.9
8.5
Interior Short Range
7.8
8.7
Wi-Fi Specifications
8.0
9.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
7.7
7.3
Dimensions Photo
Height
6.97" (17.7 cm)
7.95" (20.2 cm)
Width
6.77" (17.2 cm)
3.07" (7.8 cm)
Depth
3.07" (7.8 cm)
9.13" (23.2 cm)
Depth With Cables
3.78" (9.6 cm)
10.31" (26.2 cm)
Network Ports
8.1
8.7
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WAN Port Speed
2.5 Gbps
2.5 Gbps
LAN Port Count
3
4
10 Gbps Ports
0
0
2.5 Gbps Ports
1
5
1 Gbps Ports
3
0
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1
1
USB-A 2.0 Ports
0
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
0.0
Mount Photo
Mount Type
None
None
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
7.9
7.8
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
336 Mbps
204 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
360 Mbps
393 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
1,447 Mbps
Interior Short Range
7.8
8.7
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
654 Mbps
2,010 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
559 Mbps
830 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
1,795 Mbps
Wi-Fi Specifications
8.0
9.4
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
6GHz Band
No
Yes
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 5)
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
DFS Channels
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Coverage
Indoor Coverage - Same Story
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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