Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU)

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  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) has 310 m² more maximum coverage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (510 m² vs 200 m²). The TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). The Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 34 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) (139 mm vs 105 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 XE75(2-PACK)(EU). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU).

  • Maximum coverage
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:200 m²
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):510 m²
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Security algorithms
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3, WPA2
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):3
  • Width
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):105 mm
  • Depth
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:240 mm
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):105 mm
  • Height
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80.5 mm
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):169 mm
  • Number of products included
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):2 pc(s)

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Comparison of LN1603-KE, DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU)
69 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200
Maximum coverageDiffers200 m²510 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneMesh systemUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, StatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 Mbit/s
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
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GHz
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa
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
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOff time, Content filter, Custom profiles, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers13
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
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 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers80.5 mm169 mm
WeightKnown for one986 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.91 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800
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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