TP-Link
TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Adapter
Ethernet · PCIe x4 · 10GBASE-T (also 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M)
8.2
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TP-Link Archer TX55E
AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter with Bluetooth 5.2, two high-gain antennas and an Intel chipset.
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
- 2.4 Gbps
PCPR score
7.6
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The short version
The Archer TX55E is TP-Link's AX3000 PCIe Wi-Fi 6 adapter, rated at 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with Bluetooth 5.2 through a motherboard USB header. It uses an Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset and two external high-gain antennas, and ships with standard and low-profile brackets. It suits adding Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth to a desktop without onboard wireless. It supports only 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and has no 6 GHz band.
Pros
- Rated at 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz with 160 MHz channels
- Intel Wi-Fi 6 chipset with Bluetooth 5.2
- Two external high-gain antennas
- Standard and low-profile brackets included
Cons
- No 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
- Windows 10 and 11 64-bit only
- Bluetooth needs a motherboard USB 2.0 header
Best for
- Adding Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth to a desktop PC
- Low-profile compact cases
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- Standard
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
Performance
- Top speed
- 2.4 Gbps
- Chipset
- Intel Wi-Fi 6
Compatibility notes
- Bluetooth connects through a motherboard F_USB 2.0 header; without it, only Wi-Fi works.
- TP-Link supports 64-bit Windows 11 and 10 only.
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Common questions
Does the Archer TX55E include Bluetooth?
Yes. It provides Bluetooth 5.2 through a connection to a motherboard USB 2.0 header, according to TP-Link.
Which operating systems does the TX55E support?
TP-Link lists 64-bit Windows 11 and Windows 10 only, so other operating systems are not officially supported.
Will the TX55E fit a small case?
TP-Link includes both a standard and a low-profile bracket for mini-tower and compact cases.
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