Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 vs NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 7,920 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (11520 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8,640 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (11520 Mbit/s vs 2880 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 7,952 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700 (8640 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Product colour: White, Red on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700, White on the NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the NETGEAR RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • Mesh Set 1700:White, Red
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Mesh Set 1700:3600 Mbit/s
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11520 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Mesh Set 1700:2880 Mbit/s
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11520 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Mesh Set 1700:688 Mbit/s
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:8640 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Mesh Set 1700:WPA3, WPA2
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Mesh Set 1700:1
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Width
    • Mesh Set 1700:80 mm
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:146.8 mm
  • Depth
    • Mesh Set 1700:80 mm
    • RBE873 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:112.4 mm

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Comparison of Mesh Set 1700, RBE873
29 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, RedWhite
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 m²
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s11520 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs2880 Mbit/s11520 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs688 Mbit/s8640 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA3
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Time controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers15
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm146.8 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm112.4 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm270.3 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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