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ASUS RT-AX55 vs ASUS TUF Gaming AX4200: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX55 and ASUS TUF Gaming AX4200 differ on aggregate wifi speed: ASUS RT-AX55 at 1800 Mbps, ASUS TUF Gaming AX4200 at 4200 Mbps, which puts ASUS TUF Gaming AX4200 ahead on that measure. They match on 11 other specifications, including wifi standard, band configuration and wifi generation.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | ASUS | ASUS |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Gaming |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| Device Type | Standalone Router | Gaming Router |
| Special Features | Entry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factor | Mobile Game Mode, TUF Gaming aesthetic, AiProtection Pro, AiMesh support |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Aggregate WiFi Speed | 1800 Mbps | 4200 Mbps |
| Speed Class | AX1800 | AX4200 |
| WAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| LAN Port Count | 4 ports | 4 ports |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Ports | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Flash Storage | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| External Antennas | 4 antennas | 4 antennas |
| WPA3 Support | Yes | Yes |
| VPN Server | Yes | Yes |
| VPN Client | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Ecosystem | AiMesh | AiMesh |
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax55/techspec/ | https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/tuf-gaming-ax4200/techspec/ |
Verdict
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.