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TP-Link Archer BE550 vs TP-Link Archer BE900

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsNetwork PortsUSB PortsIn The BoxWall/Ceiling Mount
    Wi-Fi
      Interior Long RangeInterior Short RangeWi-Fi Specifications
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      Indoor Coverage - Same StoryIndoor Coverage - 1 Story AboveBroad Coverage
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TP-Link Archer BE550
TP-Link Archer BE900 
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TP-Link Archer BE550 Picture
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Locked
Multi Band
Locked
Test Configuration
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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer BE550

TP-Link Archer BE900

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  • Archer BE550 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 

8.5
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No major differences between these routers for apartment/condo. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

7.3
N/A

Dimensions Photo  

TP-Link Archer BE550 Dimensions Photo
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Height 
 

7.95" (20.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

3.07" (7.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

9.13" (23.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

10.31" (26.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Network Ports 
 

8.7
N/A

Ports Photo  

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WAN Port Speed 
 

2.5 Gbps
Lock Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

4
Lock

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
Lock

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

5
Lock

1 Gbps Ports 
 

0
Lock

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
Lock
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
Lock

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
Lock

USB-C Ports 
 

0
Lock

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

0.0
N/A

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TP-Link Archer BE550 Mount Photo
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Mount Type 
 

None
Locked
Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.8
N/A

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Lowest Speed 
 

204 Mbps
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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

393 Mbps
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Average 6GHz Speed 
 

1,447 Mbps
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Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Locked
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Interior Short Range 
 

8.7
N/A

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

2,010 Mbps
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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

830 Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

1,795 Mbps
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Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Locked
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

9.4
N/A

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Locked

6GHz Band 
 

Yes
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Multi Band 
 

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Locked

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
Locked
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Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer BE550 Wi-Fi Coverage Map
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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer BE550 Wi-Fi Coverage Map
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Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

TP-Link Archer BE550 Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
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Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer BE550 Outdoor Coverage Map
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Archer BE550
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Archer BE900
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