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ASUS RT-AX55 vs D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400: Comparison

ASUS RT-AX55 and D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX55 at AX1800, D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400 at AX5400, which puts D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400 ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including wifi standard, router type and wired ports.

Specs

Specification
ASUS RT-AX55 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Budget Dual-Band/AX1800/AiMesh Compatible)
ASUS RT-AX55
D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/AI Traffic Optimization/Smart Mesh Ready)
D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Router TypeStandalone RouterStandalone Router
Band ConfigurationDual-BandDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Wired Ports1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
Special FeaturesEntry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factorD-Link AI app real-time traffic monitoring, adaptive QoS, WPA3 security
Speed ClassAX1800AX5400
MU-MIMO/OFDMAYesYes
Mesh SupportAiMeshExpandable with additional EAGLE PRO AI units

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.

D-Link EAGLE PRO AI AX5400

6.9 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable, affordable WiFi 6 router whose AI traffic dashboard adds real value for budget-conscious households.

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