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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) vs TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU)

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) has 480 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (2882 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). The TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) has 1,714 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (2402 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU). Apps supported: ASUS Router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), TP-Link Deco on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):688 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • Apps supported
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):ASUS Router
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):TP-Link Deco
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):3
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):140 mm
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):130 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU)
68 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 m²
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features8 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 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)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, 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-PersonalWPA, 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 snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Apps supportedDiffersASUS RouterTP-Link Deco
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4/IPv6
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, CE, RCM
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
WidthDiffers140 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm210.5 mm
WeightKnown for one511 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Number of products includedKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers407 mm237 mm
Package depthDiffers174 mm276.5 mm
Package heightDiffers78 mm147.5 mm
Package weightDiffers1.6 kg1.67 kg
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 one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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