Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 35identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2,164 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5764 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (5 vs 3). The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6 vs 4). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has USB port. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400).

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3600 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
  • USB port
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
  • LED indicators
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power, LAN, WAN
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):LAN, Power, WAN
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
  • Processor frequency
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2000 MHz
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1.5 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2
  • Internal memory
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:512 MB
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1000 MB

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Comparison of RT-BE55, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
83 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5764 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
VPN supportDiffersInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuardInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers53
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bandwidth controlYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportYesYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, LAN, WANLAN, Power, WAN
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Features4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers2000 MHz1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers193 mm179 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers446 g764 g
WidthDiffers238 mm320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one104 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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