Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) has 1,026 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 5,190 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (5764 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (3 vs 1). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):1
  • AC input voltage
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:110 - 240 V
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:50 - 60 Hz
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):50/60 Hz
  • Width
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:174.2 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:72 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):121.3 mm

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Comparison of BQ16, DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)
72 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 m²
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for one- VPN Client L2TP - VPN Client Open VPN - VPN Client PPTP - VPN Server IPSec - VPN Server Open VPN - VPN Server PPTP - VPN FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Time controls, Time rewardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100-240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers174.2 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm215.5 mm
WeightKnown for one1.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers319 mm243 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm276.5 mm
Package heightDiffers187 mm139 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg1.52 kg

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