Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack vs NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 6 more antennas quantity than the Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack (12 vs 6). The NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 5,077 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack (11530 Mbit/s vs 6453 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 2,882 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack (8647 Mbit/s vs 5765 Mbit/s). Product colour: White on the Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack, Grey on the NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz. LED indicators: Status, System on the Cudy BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack, Yes on the NETGEAR RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:White
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:Grey
  • LED indicators
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:Status, System
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:6
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:12
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:6453 Mbit/s
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:11530 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:5765 Mbit/s
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:8647 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3
  • Processor frequency
    • BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack:2 GHz
    • RBE973S Quad-band (2.4 GHz:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of BE6500 2.5G Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, M6500 1.0, 2-Pack, RBE973S
58 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsDiffersStatus, SystemYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers612
Maximum coverageKnown for one230 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Quad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs6453 Mbit/s11530 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5765 Mbit/s8647 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA3
IGMP proxyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tagged VLANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1147 Mbit/s
Features3 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB2048 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB4096 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPI Firewall DoS Protection Block PINGUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Custom profiles, Off time, Pause the InternetUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWi-Fi Router, Access Point, Range Extender, WISP, ClientUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 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 one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers116 mm294 mm
DepthDiffers116 mm144.4 mm
HeightDiffers202 mm130.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.37 kg1.79 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one366 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one132 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.09 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported

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