Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 10 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (12 vs 2). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8,529 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (11529 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 802 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (1376 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Yes on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). 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 X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • LED indicators
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Power
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:12
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11529 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:174.2 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:72 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm

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Comparison of BQ16, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
72 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers122
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features7 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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11az, 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
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
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 23 dBm
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dBm
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresDiffersContent filter, Time controls, Time rewardsBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto upgrade wizard
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
MU-MIMO technologyKnown 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
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °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 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers319 mm276.5 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm369 mm
Package heightDiffers187 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg2.64 kg
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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