Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack vs TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)

Add a product
  • 35specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 14identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 420 m² more maximum coverage than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (650 m² vs 230 m²). The TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) has 1,026 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack (2402 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 5,190 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (5764 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has built-in processor. Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Maximum coverage
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:650 m²
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):230 m²
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • Apps supported
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:ASUS Router
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):TP-Link Deco
  • Built-in processor
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Yes
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):No
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:5
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):1
  • AC input voltage
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:110 - 240 V
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):100-240 V

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack, DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)
76 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageDiffers650 m²230 m²
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features8 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3-Personal, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedDiffersASUS RouterTP-Link Deco
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
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
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
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in processorDiffersYesNo
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Time controls, Time rewardsUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers51
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers88 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers218 mm215.5 mm
WeightKnown for one1.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers418 mm243 mm
Package depthDiffers291 mm276.5 mm
Package heightDiffers124 mm139 mm
Package weightDiffers4.2 kg1.52 kg
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%

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More mesh wi-fi system comparisons

All mesh wi-fi system comparisons