Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 13identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 118 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3000 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 480 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2882 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Mesh router on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. LED indicators: Status, System on the Cudy M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Yes on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product type
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • LED indicators
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Status, System
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Processor cores
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • Processor frequency
    • M3600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2 GHz
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.3 GHz

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Comparison of M3600, HX520
52 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersStatus, SystemYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity44
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one200 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
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
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.3 GHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one512 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
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers110 mm120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
HeightDiffers154.5 mm96.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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