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Avg. price in UK:~£180Avg. price in US:~$250Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:9328 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Archer BE550 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

90%

8.3

Technical Score

10%

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User score

★Better than 91% of routers
8.3

Technical Score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

26%

9.2

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

8.8

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.1

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

★Better than 91% of routers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User reviews

30%

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Popularity

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

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Verdict

The TP-Link Archer BE550 (BE9300) is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router delivering combined wireless speeds up to 9.2 Gbps across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. It features a robust hardware profile including five 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 4 LAN) for full multi-gigabit connectivity, a USB 3.0 port, and six high-gain internal antennas supporting advanced Wi-Fi 7 technologies like 320 MHz bandwidth, 4K-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO). Main pros include its future-proof Wi-Fi 7 performance, widespread 2.5G port availability, and EasyMesh compatibility for flexible network expansion. However, notable cons include its relatively large and bulky physical design, the lack of wall-mounting options, and the requirement of paid subscriptions for advanced HomeShield security and parental control features.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Archer BE550

Technical Score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

26%

9.2

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

8.8

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.1

Hardware

10%

7.6

Management

8.3
TP-Link Archer BE550 has a technical score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User reviews

30%

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Popularity

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TP-Link Archer BE550 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
1.0
TP-Link Archer BE550 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.7
TP-Link Archer BE550 has a value-for-money score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 93.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
★ Better than 96% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 96.1% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
★ Better than 94% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 93.6% of routers and equal to 6.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
9,328 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
9,328 Mbps
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 9,328 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 95.7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
★ Better than 98% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 97.8% of routers and the same as 2% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 64.5% of routers and equal to 5.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 88% of models
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 7.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2.2 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 2.2 GHz
★ Better than 96% of models
This router runs at 4x2.2 GHz, which is faster than 95.7% of routers and on par with 2% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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TP-Link Archer BE550 vs the average router

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  • 6.32x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    9,328 Mbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9328 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    9,328 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2.2 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 10.9% better value for money
    TP-Link Archer BE550 has better value for money than the average router (8.67 vs 7.8).
    8.67 vs 7.82
  • 6.32x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    9,328 Mbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9328 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    9,328 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 3 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    6
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (6 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    6 vs 3
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2.2 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 vs 0
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2015
  • 126 mm narrower width
    Width
    76 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (76 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    76 mm vs 202 mm
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 31.5 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    39.6 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (39.6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    39.6 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 6.54x less popular
    TP-Link Archer BE550 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • 2x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer BE550 is more expensive than the average router (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 155.5 mm higher height
    Height
    203 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (203 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    203 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 2.52x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,110 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1110 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,110 g vs 440 g
  • 6.54x less popular
    TP-Link Archer BE550 is less popular than the average router (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.54
  • 2x more expensive
    TP-Link Archer BE550 is more expensive than the average router (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 31.5 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    39.6 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (39.6 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    39.6 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 155.5 mm higher height
    Height
    203 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (203 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    203 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 2.52x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,110 g
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1110 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,110 g vs 440 g
  • 31 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    76 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (76 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    76 mm vs 45 mm

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What customers like about TP-Link Archer BE550?

  • Affordable entry point for Wi-Fi 7 technology
  • All five Ethernet ports support 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit speeds
  • Strong tri-band performance (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
  • Easy setup process via the user-friendly TP-Link Tether app
  • Sleek design with integrated internal antennas and effective ventilation
  • Supports EasyMesh for flexible network expansion with other compatible devices

What customers dislike about TP-Link Archer BE550?

  • Certain advanced security and parental control features require a paid HomeShield subscription
  • Lacks 10 Gbps ports found on higher-end Wi-Fi 7 models
  • Bulky design compared to some competitors and lacks wall-mounting options
  • 6 GHz band has a relatively limited range compared to lower frequency bands
  • Some users report occasional firmware bugs or connectivity drops in early units

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