26% OFF
$161.78
$219.99
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
The TP-Link Deco X55 wins on price and owner rating once more, this time against the Asus RT-BE82U, a standalone dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router with an all-2.5G wired port layout.
The RT-BE82U backs its price tag with a three-year warranty, a year past what the Deco offers, and a feature set built for wired, single-router setups: five ports that all run at 2.5G, a USB 3.2 port with FTP, Samba, Time Machine and media sharing, WireGuard VPN, command-line access and dual-WAN failover. The Deco X55 skips all of that for simplicity, an expandable mesh system with three Gigabit ports per unit that still costs less and earns a higher owner rating. Buyers who want an affordable, all-2.5G standalone router with USB storage and WireGuard should pick the Asus RT-BE82U; buyers who mainly want to spread reliable Wi-Fi 6 coverage across a home for less money should choose the Deco X55.
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$65.94
$79.99
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| Feature | Asus RT-BE82U | TP-Link Deco X55 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $161.78 | $65.94 | TP-Link Deco X55 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | TP-Link Deco X55 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | NO | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 6.5 Gbps | 3 Gbps | Asus RT-BE82U |
| LAN Port Count | 4 | 3 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 4 | 0 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| WAN & Failover | Multi-WAN, WAN Failover | None | Asus RT-BE82U |
| USB Storage | FTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media Sharing | None | Asus RT-BE82U |
| VPN | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNS | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, DDNS | Asus RT-BE82U |
| MLO (Multi-Link Operation) | YES | NO | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | NO | NO | Tie |
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$161.78
$219.99
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): YES
- + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 6.5 Gbps
- - Price: $161.78 vs $65.94
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
Winner
18% OFF
$65.94
$79.99
- + Price: $65.94
- + Rating: 4.4
- - Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus RT-BE82U or TP-Link Deco X55?
The TP-Link Deco X55 wins on price and owner rating, while the Asus RT-BE82U counters with a three-year warranty and a richer standalone feature set.
What is the biggest difference between the Asus RT-BE82U and the TP-Link Deco X55?
Form factor and ports. The Deco X55 is an expandable Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with three Gigabit ports per unit, while the RT-BE82U is a standalone Wi-Fi 7 router with five ports that all run at 2.5G.
Does either router have a 6 GHz band?
No. Both are dual-band; the Deco X55 is Wi-Fi 6 and the RT-BE82U is Wi-Fi 7, but neither uses the 6 GHz band.
Which one supports USB storage and WireGuard VPN?
Only the Asus RT-BE82U. It has a USB 3.2 port with FTP, Samba, Time Machine and media sharing, plus WireGuard VPN, which the Deco X55 does not offer.
Who should buy the TP-Link Deco X55?
Buyers who want simple, affordable whole-home mesh Wi-Fi coverage and do not need multi-gig wired ports or USB storage.
Who should buy the Asus RT-BE82U?
Value-focused buyers who want an all-2.5G standalone Wi-Fi 7 router with USB storage, WireGuard VPN and a longer warranty.
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