Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)

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  • 8differ
  • 9identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) has 30 m² more maximum coverage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (230 m² vs 200 m²). The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 29 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (139 mm vs 110 mm). The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 118.7 mm more depth than the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU) (240 mm vs 121.3 mm). Only the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has built-in processor. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU).

  • Maximum coverage
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:200 m²
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):230 m²
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Built-in processor
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):No
  • Width
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:240 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):121.3 mm
  • Height
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80.5 mm
    • DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU):215.5 mm

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, DECO X50-OUTDOOR(1-PACK)(EU)
69 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Maximum coverageDiffers200 m²230 m²
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, StatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 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 standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 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
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
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in processorDiffersYesNo
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
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
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet WANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °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 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm121.3 mm
HeightDiffers80.5 mm215.5 mm
WeightKnown for one986 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source243 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source139 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.52 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source

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