TP-Link Archer AX55 vs GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

Which Router Is Better?

Products

TP-Link Archer AX55
GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

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Updated Dec 11, 2025 03:59 PM

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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer AX55

GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

The TP-Link Archer AX55 and the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) are dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers. The GL.iNet is designed as a travel router, and as such, is considerably smaller. It also runs OpenWRT, an open-source firmware that's more configurable than TP-Link's. The TP-Link, on the other hand, delivers slightly faster top speeds and better range than the GL.iNet. Also, while the latter has a faster, 2.5Gbps WAN port and a 1Gbps LAN port, the former has four 1Gbps LAN ports, so you can connect more devices without buying an external switch.

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Variants

  • Archer AX55 (Black)
  • Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) (Light Gray)

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Archer AX55
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Archer AX55
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Archer AX55
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Archer AX55
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

7.7
7.8

Dimensions 
 

7.2
8.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

7.2
8.9

Dimensions Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Dimensions Photo
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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Dimensions Photo

Height 
 

6.18" (15.7 cm)
3.07" (7.8 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
4.65" (11.8 cm)

Depth 
 

5.91" (15.0 cm)
3.23" (8.2 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

7.28" (18.5 cm)
4.21" (10.7 cm)

Network Ports 
 

7.1
7.7

Ports Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Ports Photo
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WAN Port Speed 
 

1.0 Gbps
2.5 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

4
1

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

0
1

1 Gbps Ports 
 

5
1

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0

USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
1

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

8.0
0.0

Mount Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Mount Photo
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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Mount Photo

Mount Type 
 

Screw Head Slot
None
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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.9
7.4

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

312 Mbps
193 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

454 Mbps
305 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Interior Short Range 
 

7.9
7.8

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

746 Mbps
660 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

651 Mbps
555 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

7.5
7.5

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)

6GHz Band 
 

No
No

Multi Band 
 

Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
Yes
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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Beacon Frame
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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Beacon Frame

MLO Support  

False
False

EMLSR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

EMLMR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Outdoor Coverage Map

Check Price

Black
Archer AX55
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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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B&H
Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Walmart.com
Black
Archer AX55
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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
B&H
Black
Archer AX55
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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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TP-Link Archer AX55

GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

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