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ASUS RT-AX55 vs GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal: Comparison

ASUS RT-AX55 and GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX55 at AX1800, GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal at AC1200, which puts ASUS RT-AX55 ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
ASUS RT-AX55 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Budget Dual-Band/AX1800/AiMesh Compatible)
ASUS RT-AX55
GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal (WiFi 5/Travel Router/Dual-Band/Pocket-Sized)
GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
Router TypeStandalone RouterTravel
Band ConfigurationDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)Dual-Band (300Mbps 2.4GHz, 867Mbps 5GHz)
Special FeaturesEntry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factorCompact 145g design, converts wired/wireless public networks into a private WiFi hotspot, Cloudflare encryption support, USB-C power (5V/3A)
Speed ClassAX1800AC1200

Price comparison

RetailerASUS RT-AX55GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 Opal
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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.

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