TP-Link - Archer BE550

a bit harsh ehh, but lol..... I actually upgraded my router after squeezing the life out of my old WiFi 5 setup, and holy hell I did NOT expect this big of a jump. The [**Archer BE550**](https://www.reddit.com/user/Whole-Necessary-6627/comments/1ombf1s/best_wifi_7_router_tplink_triband_be9300/) is my first WiFi 7 router and it legit feels like going from a Honda Civic to a Tesla. [https://www.reddit.com/HomeNetworking/comments/1ombf1s/best\_wifi\_7\_router\_tplink\_triband\_be9300/](https://www.reddit.com/user/Whole-Necessary-6627/comments/1ombf1s/best_wifi_7_router_tplink_triband_be9300/)

I am using the Archer BE550. Works great. I also have two other routers configured via easy mesh to extend to basement and another area of the home.

I have a similar setup and needs and have TP link and it is solid. I have the BE550 as the main router and two easy mesh nodes (hardwired) and my network is solid, no issues with any devices

Netgear nighthawk for 6. Using tplink easy mesh for 7 and been happy so far

Short answer: Get the ASUS RT-BE86U. It’s the better buy over the BE82U because it adds a 10 GbE port (nice future-proofing for fast WAN/LAN) while both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (no 6 GHz). Reviews also show the BE86U’s 5 GHz performance and software are excellent. If you’d rather have 6 GHz (great for newer phones/laptops) and don’t need 10 GbE, consider the TP-Link Archer BE550, which is frequently around $199 and tested well for budget Wi-Fi 7. Go BE86U if you want ASUS features and a 10 GbE port for only \~$20 more. Go BE550 if you want 6 GHz at \~$200 and can live without 10 GbE. Why I’m recommending these BE86U vs BE82U: Both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7; BE86U adds a 10 GbE port (BE82U has five 2.5 GbE only). If prices are close, BE86U wins. TP-Link BE550: True tri-band with 6 GHz around $199–$229 and strong test results—great budget “next-gen” pick. TP-Link GE650: Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 gaming router that’s been seen at $250; good if you prioritize gaming features. If you want, tell me your internet speed and house layout—I'll tailor settings (channel width, MLO on/off, WAN/LAN hookup) for whichever you choose.

I have the 550 (9300), cost me only $200 USD on Amazon. I got it to replace a Netgear orbit 960 QuadBand that starting to fail. Although I am mostly impressed with it, the one thing that bothers me is MLO works only on 5Ghz and 6Ghz. That is so stupid. My Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has wifi 7 support, but only has 2.4 and 5ghz...so it would not at all benefit from MLO. Same thing for my tablet. Some of my other devices do have 6ghz but only support WiFi 6E. When I bought it, the advertising showed all 3 bands supporting MLO...but unfortunately it was removed in a firmware update. I really wish I knew about this ahead of time...I would of bought the BE550 Pro, which cost $50 more....but for me it's totally worth it for 3 bands of MLO...the addition of 10g port is totally meaningless....there no scenario where that would be useful... except if I had local home server. Here link ($199.99 deal right now): https://a.co/d/4gnzTdb $249 for BE550 pro: https://a.co/d/7r08vSs The best deal is $299.99 for the BE700 (aka the BE15000), it's a BEAST! https://a.co/d/eDYk5bR Even if in Canada you can still order from US store.. although with longer shipping time. I often order stuff from German Amazon store and have it shipped here, since many things are not available in us store.

That’s how I got it and no regrets a year later.

FYI. I have used airport extremes for many years. I recently upgraded to dual TP link Archer BE550’s. They promise a lot but under deliver on everything. I get fast wifi 6 and 7 speeds but the airport extremes delivered a better 2.4ghz experience. Stronger signal on the extremes, less disconnects etc. I had to keep my airport extremes in use to cover the 2.4ghz spectrum my cameras and roombas use. So in your situation I would definitely skip TP link.

$200 - [TP-Link BE550](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJSNSVMR) Fits your criteria and has Wi-Fi 7. $220 - [ASUS RT-BE92U](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHWCQ3FP) Non-Chinese alternative to the above. Supports a beta Merlin firmware that opens up a lot more tinkering options than TP-Link but less than the Flint 2 or UniFi. A little bit over $200 though. $280 - [UniFi UDR7](https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/udr7) Gets you into the UniFi ecosystem for a premium. $140 - [GL.iNET Flint 2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP7S3117) Probably the best router for tinkering, however, it is Wi-Fi 6 only, and only 1 LAN port is 2.5GbE (total 2, including 1 WAN), but the budget allows buying a 2.5GbE switch to fix that. The Flint 2 will have better Wi-Fi performance with older 5GHz/2.4GHz devices due to 4x4 MIMO on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, which all of the above budget Wi-Fi 7 options lack. So, if you don't have any Wi-Fi 6E or 7 devices, then the above Wi-Fi 7 routers will effectively perform the same as an AX3000 router ($50-$100) in terms of Wi-Fi as those are also limited to 2x2 MIMO. Do note that no router in that budget will do VPN, QoS, SQM, etc. or many advanced features at more than a gigabit. And to get even close to 2Gbps over Wi-Fi you need recent devices (e.g., Quest 3, iPhone 15 Pro/16, M3 Mac, AX210+ laptop or most recent Android flagships).

Yes, i think it's the same one. Model name is archer BE550

shiiit it's a great deal right there and I missed it! too late, I've already purchased the TPLink.. Would have gone for this one instead if I knew it sooner. Thanks though

Used both and I'll always pick Asus over TP-Link

I use Be550 for pico 4 ultra and work very well with VD on 600mb bitrate no stutter or high latency