Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Deco BE63

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 8identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Deco BE63 has 188 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5188 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE63 has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 1). The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 31.5 mm more width than the TP-Link Deco BE63 (139 mm vs 107.5 mm). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the TP-Link Deco BE63. Security algorithms: WPA3, WPA2 on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the TP-Link Deco BE63.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE63:5188 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • Deco BE63:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • Deco BE63:4
  • Width
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
    • Deco BE63:107.5 mm
  • Depth
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:240 mm
    • Deco BE63:107.5 mm
  • Height
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80.5 mm
    • Deco BE63:176 mm
  • Number of products included
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)
    • Deco BE63:2 pc(s)

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, Deco BE63
61 specifications
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, StatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one200 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs5000 Mbit/s5188 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 source4324 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5188 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, SafeSearch, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports, Youtube restriction
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Band steeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers139 mm107.5 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm107.5 mm
HeightDiffers80.5 mm176 mm
WeightKnown for one986 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Number of units includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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