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Amazon eero 6+ vs ASUS RT-AX55: Comparison
Amazon eero 6+ and ASUS RT-AX55 differ on cpu cores: Amazon eero 6+ at 2 cores, ASUS RT-AX55 at 4 cores, which puts ASUS RT-AX55 ahead on that measure. They match on 9 other specifications, including wifi standard, band configuration and wifi generation.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | Amazon | ASUS |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| Device Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Wired Ports | 2x 1GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per unit | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN |
| Special Features | eero app setup, seamless node handoff | Entry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factor |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Supports 6GHz | No | No |
| Max Channel Width | 160MHz | 80MHz |
| Spatial Streams Total | 4 | 4 |
| 5GHz Streams | 2 | 2 |
| WAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Clock | 1 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Flash Storage | 4096 MB | 128 MB |
| Mesh Ecosystem | Eero | AiMesh |
| Model | eero 6+ | RT-AX55 |
| Source URL | https://eero.com/shop/eero-6-plus | https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax55/techspec/ |
Verdict
Amazon eero 6+
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong gigabit mesh coverage for the money, as long as WiFi 6 is enough for the household.
ASUS RT-AX55
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible, no-frills entry-level WiFi 6 router whose real value is AiMesh expandability down the line.