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ASUS EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi vs TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-Pack)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 16identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:Mesh router
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):Mesh system
  • LED indicators
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:Power
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:6
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):8
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:4804 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):19000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:574 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:2402 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi:4804 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE85 (2-Pack):11520 Mbit/s

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Comparison of EBM68(1PK) – Expert Wifi, Deco BE85 (2-Pack)
74 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers68
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz), <30 dBm (5 GHz), <23 dBm(6 GHz)
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features9 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4804 Mbit/s19000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs4804 Mbit/s11520 Mbit/s
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
VPN supportDiffersVPN Client L2PT VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPNOpenVPN Client PPTP VPN Client L2TP VPN Client OpenVPN Server PPTP VPN Server L2TP VPN Server
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Features1 differ
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersKeyword Filter, Network Service Filter, URL FilterSPI Firewall
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSID BroadcastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
Power3 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V15 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A5 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE
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 - 60 °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
WidthDiffers167 mm128 mm
DepthDiffers77 mm128 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm236 mm
WeightKnown for one808 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers220 mm288 mm
Package depthDiffers262 mm334.2 mm
Package heightDiffers147 mm201 mm
Package weightDiffers2.11 kg5.64 kg

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