Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (5000 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more processor cores than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). Product type: Mesh system on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). LED indicators: Power, Status on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Yes on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh system
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • LED indicators
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power, Status
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Processor cores
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3
  • Width
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
67 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, StatusYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one200 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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)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)Differs5000 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 standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11az, 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
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
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GHz
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 23 dBm
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dBm
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto upgrade wizard
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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) portsDiffers13
Ethernet WANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 - 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 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers80.5 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one986 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source369 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.64 kg
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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