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ASUS RT-AX55 vs Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX55 and Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX55 at AX1800, Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream at AX6000 (up to 6Gbps combined), which puts Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream ahead on that measure. They match on wifi standard, router type and mu-mimo/ofdma.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.0 |
| Special Features | Entry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factor | Can extend an existing Velop mesh network as a node |
| Speed Class | AX1800 | AX6000 (up to 6Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | Velop Intelligent Mesh compatible |
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.
Linksys MR9600 Max-Stream
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable standalone AX6000 router with a genuine upgrade path into Velop mesh, though it lacks multi-gig ports.