Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro vs TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU)

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  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 10 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (12 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 513.2243 m² more maximum coverage than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (743.2243 m² vs 230 m²). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 9,127 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (11529 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU). Apps supported: ASUS Router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, TP-Link Deco on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:12
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2
  • Maximum coverage
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:743.2243 m²
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):230 m²
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:1376 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5764 Mbit/s
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • Apps supported
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:ASUS Router
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):TP-Link Deco
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):3

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU)
72 specifications
Design2 differ
Antennas quantityDiffers122
Maximum coverageDiffers743.2243 m²230 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 bandDiffersQuad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 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)Differs11529 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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 algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-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
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedDiffersASUS RouterTP-Link Deco
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
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
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — 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) portsDiffers53
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
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
WidthDiffers174 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm210.5 mm
WeightKnown for one1.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source147.5 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.67 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 one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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