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ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S (4 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,799 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S (3000 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,201 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S (2402 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Product colour: Black on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S, White on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4S, Yes on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:Black
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • LED indicators
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:Power
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:1201 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:1201 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:90 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi XD4S:90 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi XD4S, HX520
55 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Product typeMesh routerMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Maximum coverageKnown for one306.58 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)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)Differs1201 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersSSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPSWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 GHz
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneyesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers90 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers85 mm96.5 mm
WeightKnown for one307 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
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%

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