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ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 13identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 6 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (8 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 8,529 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (11529 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 802 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (1376 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack, Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack, Yes on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Mesh system
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • LED indicators
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Power
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:8
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:11529 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Processor cores
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:4
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
75 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers82
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one650 m²Unknown — 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)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)Differs11529 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11az, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3-Personal, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — 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
Features4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1 GHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersFirewallSPI Firewall
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 23 dBm
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dBm
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersContent filter, Time controls, Time rewardsBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto upgrade wizard
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
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
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers53
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
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 - 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
WidthDiffers173 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers88 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers218 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.3 kgUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers418 mm276.5 mm
Package depthDiffers291 mm369 mm
Package heightDiffers124 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers4.2 kg2.64 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one5 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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