Synology WRX560
Score: 83/100
TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TP-Link Archer AX72 Pro is a high-end Wi-Fi 6 router delivering AX5400 speeds, a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, and robust security features. Its main trade-offs are the lack of mesh support and a single high-speed WAN port, which could limit ultra-fast future ISP offerings. Ideal for large households with multi-gig internet and many connected devices.
The Synology WRX560 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router providing up to 3 Gbps combined throughput, a 2.5 GbE port and extensive VLAN and security features. It does not offer tri-band or Wi-Fi 6E, limiting peak performance for multi-gigabit links. Perfect for households or small businesses that require robust security and fast wired backhaul.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,000 Mbps | 5,400 Mbpsbest | |
4 | 6best | |
4best | 2 | |
0.5 GBbest | — | |
3best | 3best | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | 1best | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11ax |
Frequency Bands | Dual-band | Dual-Band |
Design(1) | ||
Antenna Count | 4 | 6 |
Performance(3) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 3000 Mbps | 5400 Mbps |
Processor | 1.4 GHz quad-core | 1 GHz dual-core |
CPU Cores | 4 | 2 |
Ports(1) | ||
WAN Ports | 2 | 1 |
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StorageReview and other editors describe the WRX560 as delivering faster Wi-Fi 6 performance, buffer-free streaming and rapid downloads, while emphasizing the value of its 2.5 GbE port, 5.9 GHz band and feature-rich SRM OS. The router is positioned as an excellent mid-tier dual-band option that balances throughput, advanced security and ease of management for home and small-business users.
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the Archer AX72 Pro's high-speed Wi-Fi 6 performance, noting lab-tested 4.8 Gbps 5 GHz throughput and a 170 % speed increase thanks to HE160 and 1024-QAM. They also point out the added 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port as a significant upgrade over the non-Pro model, while acknowledging the lack of third-party review data at launch.
