Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK vs TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) has 1,714 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK (2402 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 3,749 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (4323 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (3 vs 1). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:688 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:4323 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:3
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):1
  • AC input voltage
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:110 - 240 V
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):100-240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:50 - 60 Hz
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):50/60 Hz
  • Width
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:159 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:72 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):121.3 mm

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Comparison of Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)
68 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 m²
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 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, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
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
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
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneTime controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100-240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °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
WidthDiffers159 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm215.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source243 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 kg

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