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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Network Ports
    3. USB Ports
    4. In The Box
    5. Wall/Ceiling Mount
  5. Wi-Fi
    1. Interior Long Range
    2. Interior Short Range
    3. Wi-Fi Specifications
  6. Wi-Fi Coverage
    1. Indoor Coverage - Same Story
    2. Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
    3. Broad Coverage
  7. Comments

TP-Link Archer BE550 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

TP-Link Archer BE550
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300

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Updated Feb 20, 2025 06:02 PM

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TP-Link Archer BE550 Picture
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 Picture
  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Wi-Fi Routers
  3. Large Homes
  4. Streaming

Variants

  • Archer BE550 (Black)
  • Nighthawk RS300 (Black)

Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer BE550

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300

The TP-Link Archer BE550 and the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 are standalone Wi-Fi 7 routers. They have similarly excellent top speeds, but the TP-Link has more 2.5Gbps networking ports, better range, and supports EasyMesh, which allows you to add other compatible access points to create a mesh network, making it better suited for larger homes.

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