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ASUS RT-AX55 vs Amazon eero Pro 6: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX55 and Amazon eero Pro 6 differ on router type: ASUS RT-AX55 at Standalone Router, Amazon eero Pro 6 at Mesh System. They match on 9 other specifications, including wifi standard, wifi generation and supports 6ghz.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | ASUS | Amazon |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Tri-Band |
| Device Type | Standalone Router | Mesh System |
| Wired Ports | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN | 2x Gigabit auto-sensing WAN/LAN per unit |
| Special Features | Entry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factor | Built-in Zigbee smart home hub, eero Secure subscription available |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Supports 6GHz | No | No |
| Spatial Streams Total | 4 | 8 |
| WAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 256 MB | 1024 MB |
| Flash Storage | 128 MB | 4096 MB |
| WPA3 Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Ecosystem | AiMesh | Eero |
| Model | RT-AX55 | eero Pro 6 |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | Native eero mesh, TrueMesh routing |
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax55/techspec/ | https://eero.com/shop/eero-pro-6 |
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.
Amazon eero Pro 6
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a strong tri-band mesh pick for Alexa and Zigbee households, even after being succeeded by the Pro 6E.