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ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 vs ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5)

35specifications compared
12differ
23identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Antennas quantity
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:6
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:4804 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2500 Mbit/s
Internal memory
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:1000 MB
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):512 MB
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:4
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2
AC adapter output current
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:3 A
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):1.5 A
Width
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:167 mm
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):155 mm
Depth
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:77 mm
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):140 mm
Height
- ExpertWiFi EBM68:186 mm
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):92 mm

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Comparison of ExpertWiFi EBM68, ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5)
39 specifications	A ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 View product	B ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5)View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	White	White
LED indicators	Power	Power
Antenna type	Internal	Internal
Antennas quantityDiffers	6	2
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	4804 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	574 Mbit/s	574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	2402 Mbit/s	2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	4804 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Security algorithms	SSH, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS	SSH, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)	Yes	Yes
Guest access	Yes	Yes
VPN supportDiffers	VPN 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	Instant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard
Features2 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor cores	4	4
Processor frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers	1000 MB	512 MB
Flash memory	128 MB	128 MB
Firewall securityDiffers	• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter :64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter :32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64	• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Parental controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage	12 V	12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3 A	1.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	167 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	77 mm	140 mm
HeightDiffers	186 mm	92 mm
WeightDiffers	808 g	495 g
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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