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TP-Link Archer AX55 vs UniFi Dream Router

Which Router Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsNetwork PortsUSB PortsIn The BoxWall/Ceiling Mount
    Wi-Fi
      Interior Long RangeInterior Short RangeWi-Fi SpecificationsMLO Implementation
    Wi-Fi Coverage
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TP-Link Archer AX55
UniFi Dream Router

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Picture
UniFi Dream Router Picture
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer AX55

UniFi Dream Router

The TP-Link Archer AX55 and the UniFi Dream Router are dual band Wi-Fi 6 routers. The TP-Link delivers better raw speed and range performance overall, but the UniFi has a much more robust set of features and deep integration with UniFi's ecosystem of networking products.

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Variants

  • Archer AX55 (Black)
  • Dream (White)

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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

7.7
7.6
No major differences between these routers for apartment/condo. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

7.2
7.7

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height 
 

6.18" (15.7 cm)
7.24" (18.4 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
4.33" (11.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.91" (15.0 cm)
4.33" (11.0 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

7.28" (18.5 cm)
5.31" (13.5 cm)

Network Ports 
 

7.1
7.1

Ports Photo 
 

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WAN Port Speed 
 

1.0 Gbps
1.0 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

4
4

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

1 Gbps Ports 
 

5
5

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
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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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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

8.0
0.0

Mount Photo 
 

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Mount Type 
 

Screw Head Slot
None
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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.9
7.2

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

312 Mbps
144 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

454 Mbps
267 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
667 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

651 Mbps
490 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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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

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