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ASUS RP-AC55 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1167 MbpsCoverage area:279 m²

ASUS RP-AC55 Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of wi-fi-extenders
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

40%

5.9

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.9

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.6

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

â–¼Worse than 59% of wi-fi-extenders
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,390 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 89% of wi-fi-extenders
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender ASUS RP-AC55

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

40%

5.9

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.9

Network & Security

12%

10

Setup & Management

10%

6.6

Hardware & Deployment

8%

7.8

Ports

6.6
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,390 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
ASUS RP-AC55 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
1,167 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,167 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 77.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Requires AiMesh.
Mesh compatibility
AiMesh
Mesh standard
proprietary mesh
Roaming feature
yes
Roaming feature
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This wi-fi extender supports roaming. 17.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
Via AiMesh.
802.11k support
no
802.11k support
no
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k. 77% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
1
N. of LAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 25% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 25.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
ASUS Extender app.
Web UI management
yes
Web UI management
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This wi-fi extender has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at repeater.asus.com.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
ASUS auto-update feature.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
wps, reset, power
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
32 mm
Height
32 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 32 mm tall, shorter than 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
93 mm
Width
93 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 93 mm wide, wider than 63.7% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
32 mm
Thickness
32 mm
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 32 mm thick, thinner than 94.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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ASUS RP-AC55 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 86% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    279 m²
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (279 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    279 m² vs 150 m²
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • 6.6 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    2.9 W
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.9 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    2.9 W vs 9.5 W
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    ASUS auto-update feature.
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • 50% lighter
    Weight
    140 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (140 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    140 g vs 280 g
  • 14 mm thinner
    Thickness
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (32 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    32 mm vs 46 mm
  • 90 mm lower height
    Height
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (32 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    32 mm vs 122 mm
  • 86% larger coverage area
    Coverage area
    279 m²
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a larger area than the average Wi-Fi extender (279 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    279 m² vs 150 m²
  • Supports DFS
    DFS support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender supports DFS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 43.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support DFS.
  • Guest network
    Guest network
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This wi-fi extender has a guest network, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 38.8% of Wi-Fi extenders have a guest network.
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    ASUS auto-update feature.
  • 6.6 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    2.9 W
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.9 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    2.9 W vs 9.5 W
  • 50% lighter
    Weight
    140 g
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <130 g – >600 g
    This wi-fi extender is lighter than the average Wi-Fi extender (140 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    140 g vs 280 g
  • 14 mm thinner
    Thickness
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thinner than the average Wi-Fi extender (32 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    32 mm vs 46 mm
  • 90 mm lower height
    Height
    32 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
    This wi-fi extender is shorter than the average Wi-Fi extender (32 mm vs 122 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a height of 122 mm.
    32 mm vs 122 mm
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    MU-MIMO
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support MU-MIMO, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 71.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    AiMesh.
  • 34.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,167 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1167 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,167 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
    AiMesh.
  • No 802.11k support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 76.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
    AiMesh.
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 12.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS RP-AC55
    the average Wi-Fi extender
    ASUS RP-AC55 has a lower user score than the average Wi-Fi extender (7.13 vs 8.000).
    7.13 vs 8
  • No MU-MIMO support
    MU-MIMO
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support MU-MIMO, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 71.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • 34.3% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    1,167 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1167 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,167 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have band steering, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders have band steering.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    QoS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support QoS, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 52.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    AiMesh.
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
    AiMesh.
  • No 802.11k support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 76.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
    AiMesh.
  • 2 older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This wi-fi extender was released earlier than the average Wi-Fi extender (2018 vs 2020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2020.
    February 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • 11.6 mm wider
    Width
    93 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
    This wi-fi extender is wider than the average Wi-Fi extender (93 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    93 mm vs 81.4 mm

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What we like about ASUS RP-AC55

  • Simple setup process via the WPS button or the dedicated ASUS Extender mobile app
  • Effective at eliminating dead zones and significantly improving signal strength in multi-room or multi-story homes
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality, supporting Repeater, Access Point (AP), and Media Bridge modes
  • Handy LED signal indicators assist users in finding the optimal physical placement relative to the router
  • Compact and portable design that fits easily into standard wall outlets

What we don't like about ASUS RP-AC55

  • Reports of instability, including frequent connection drops or the device losing its configuration with the router
  • Some users find the initial setup temperamental or cumbersome, occasionally requiring multiple attempts or firmare updates
  • May experience overheating issues, leading to performance degradation or total connection failure
  • Bulky design can sometimes block adjacent wall outlets or become loose and fall out of the socket
  • When not used in AiMesh mode, it may create a separate SSID (adding '_rpt'), which can cause a slight stutter during device roaming

Verdict

The ASUS RP-AC55 is a dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) range extender offering combined speeds of up to 1200 Mbps, with 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It features two external high-gain antennas, a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections, and positioning LED indicators to help users identify the optimal installation spot between the router and dead zones. Main advantages include its 3-in-1 versatility—operating as a repeater, access point, or media bridge—and support for AiMesh technology to create a seamless mesh network with compatible ASUS routers. However, some users have reported potential connection stability issues in certain environments and noted that its 5 GHz band lacks support for higher channels (149 and above).

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