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ASUS EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi vs TP-Link Deco X1500

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:Mesh router
    • Deco X1500:Mesh system
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:4804 Mbit/s
    • Deco X1500:1500 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:574 Mbit/s
    • Deco X1500:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:2402 Mbit/s
    • Deco X1500:1201 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:3
    • Deco X1500:2
  • Width
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:167 mm
    • Deco X1500:110 mm
  • Depth
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:77 mm
    • Deco X1500:114 mm
  • Height
    • EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi:186 mm
    • Deco X1500:110 mm

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Comparison of EBM68(2PK) – Expert Wifi, Deco X1500
69 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4804 Mbit/s1500 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one4804 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPSWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN 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 VPNUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
Features1 differ
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
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersKeyword Filter, Network Service Filter, URL FilterSPI Firewall
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSID BroadcastKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Custom profiles, Family time, Off time, Professional content filter library, Time rewards
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
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 one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers167 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers77 mm114 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm110 mm
WeightKnown for one808 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one264 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one147 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, JPA, JRF, VCCI, NCC, BSMI
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%

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