Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU)

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  • 21differ
  • 9identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (12 vs 4). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 802 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (1376 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 3,362 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (5764 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Power, Status on the TP-Link DECO X60(2-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 X60(2-PACK)(EU).

  • LED indicators
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Power
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):Power, Status
  • Antennas quantity
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:12
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):4
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):2
  • AC input voltage
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:110 - 240 V
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:50 - 60 Hz
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):50/60 Hz

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Comparison of BQ16, DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU)
65 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, Status
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers124
Reset buttonYesYes
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)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 (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 802.11ax, 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, WPSWPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPA, WPA2
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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
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
Band steeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI
BeamFormingYesYes
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, Android 5.0, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0
Parental controlKnown 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
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) portsDiffers32
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 A
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.5 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KC
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 content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers319 mm314 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm276.5 mm
Package heightDiffers187 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg2.22 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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