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ASUS RT-AX55 vs Netgear Nighthawk RAX40: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX55 and Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 differ on wired ports: ASUS RT-AX55 at 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN, Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 at 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN. They match on 5 other specifications, including wifi standard, router type and band configuration.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Coverage Area | 1500 | 1500 |
| Wired Ports | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN |
| Special Features | Entry-level AiProtection Classic security, AiMesh expandability, compact form factor | NETGEAR Armor security (subscription), Nighthawk app management |
| Speed Class | AX1800 | AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
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.
Netgear Nighthawk RAX40
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
An entry-level router riding on the Nighthawk name, adequate for small homes but modest next to Netgear's own higher-tier models.