Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International has 1,826 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2400 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,802 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International (2402 Mbit/s vs 600 Mbit/s). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 40 mm more width than the FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International (120 mm vs 80 mm). Product colour: Red, White on the FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International, White on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Product type: Mesh system on the FRITZ! Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International, Mesh router on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:Red, White
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • Product type
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • LED indicators
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:System
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:2400 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:600 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:80 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:37 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • Mesh Set FRITZ! 1600 3-pack Edition International:80 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm

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Comparison of 20003127, HX520
50 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersRed, WhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersSystemYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features4 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 standardsDiffers802.11a, 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)3000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs2400 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs600 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 algorithmsDiffersWPA2, 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
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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
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
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown 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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers37 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers80 mm96.5 mm
WeightKnown for one480 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one183 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one265 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one771 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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