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Archer BE550 vs Archer AX55: specifications

Manufacturer-listed specifications for Archer BE550, Archer AX55, presented by product with source links.

By MainBuyer Editorial TeamPublished 8 October 2026Updated 8 October 2026Research-based assessment
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Specifications side by side

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Manufacturer-listed specifications by topic
TopicArcher BE550Archer AX55
Capacity
  • Wireless speeds are BE9300: 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11be).
  • Wi-Fi speeds are AX3000: up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ax, HE160) and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11ax).
DimensionsNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Dimensions (W×D×H) are 261.1 × 134.5 × 41.0 mm (10.2 × 5.3 × 1.5 in).
PowerNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Power input is 12 V DC, 2 A.
Documented modes
  • Supported working modes are Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
  • Supports VPN server and VPN client functions for OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.
  • Supports two working modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
Documented controls
  • Management is available through the Tether app and a webpage.
Not covered in this article’s approved evidence.
Documented componentsNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Package contents: Archer AX55 Wi-Fi router, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable and quick installation guide.
Documented connections
  • Ethernet ports are 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN and 4× 2.5 Gbps LAN.
  • Includes 1× USB 3.0 port supporting NTFS, exFAT, HFS+ and FAT32 partition formats, with FTP Server, Media Server and Samba Server functions.
  • Ethernet ports: 1× Gigabit WAN port and 4× Gigabit LAN ports.
Documented compatibility
  • Wi-Fi encryption options are WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).
  • Supports Wi-Fi 6 standards: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.
Documented design detailsNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Operating temperature is 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉).
SourceArcher BE550 manufacturer sourceArcher AX55 manufacturer source

Archer BE550

  • Wireless speeds are BE9300: 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11be).
  • Ethernet ports are 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN and 4× 2.5 Gbps LAN.
  • Includes 1× USB 3.0 port supporting NTFS, exFAT, HFS+ and FAT32 partition formats, with FTP Server, Media Server and Samba Server functions.
  • Supported working modes are Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
  • Supports VPN server and VPN client functions for OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.
  • Wi-Fi encryption options are WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).
  • Management is available through the Tether app and a webpage.

Archer AX55

  • Wi-Fi speeds are AX3000: up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ax, HE160) and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (802.11ax).
  • Supports Wi-Fi 6 standards: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.
  • Supports two working modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
  • Ethernet ports: 1× Gigabit WAN port and 4× Gigabit LAN ports.
  • Power input is 12 V DC, 2 A.
  • Dimensions (W×D×H) are 261.1 × 134.5 × 41.0 mm (10.2 × 5.3 × 1.5 in).
  • Package contents: Archer AX55 Wi-Fi router, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable and quick installation guide.
  • Operating temperature is 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉).

Manufacturer sources

Bottom line

These are manufacturer-listed specifications. This overview does not report hands-on testing or make a recommendation.

Methodology

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