Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 has 1,200 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4200 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 30 mm more width than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 (120 mm vs 90 mm). The FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 has 25 mm more depth than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (145 mm vs 120 mm). Product colour: Red, White on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200, White on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Product type: Network repeater on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200, Mesh router on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product colour
    • Mesh Set 4200:Red, White
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
  • Product type
    • Mesh Set 4200:Network repeater
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • LED indicators
    • Mesh Set 4200:Power, WLAN
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Antenna type
    • Mesh Set 4200:2x2/4x4
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Mesh Set 4200:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Mesh Set 4200:4200 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • Mesh Set 4200:90 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Mesh Set 4200:145 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm

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Comparison of Mesh Set 4200, HX520
49 specifications
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffersRed, WhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersNetwork repeaterMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WLANYes
Antenna typeDiffers2x2/4x4Internal
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 standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)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)Differs4200 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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
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
WidthDiffers90 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers145 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers190 mm96.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one9 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 one317 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.02 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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