Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

Linksys Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack vs Linksys WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:White
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:Black, White
  • Product type
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:Mesh router
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:Tabletop router
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:4200 Mbit/s
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:5400 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:574 Mbit/s
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:1147 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:1201 Mbit/s
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:2402 Mbit/s
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:1733 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:1.4 GHz
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Velop Whole Home Intelligent Mesh WiFi 6 (AX4200) System, Tri-Band, 1-pack:512 MB
    • WiFi 6 AX5300 Whole Home Mesh Tri‑Band System:1000 MB

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Comparison of MX4200, MX5300-EU
53 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
Product typeDiffersMesh routerTabletop router
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)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)Differs4200 Mbit/s5400 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s1147 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs2402 Mbit/s1733 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsWPA2, WPA3WPA2, WPA3
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Flash memory512 MB512 MB
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
MIMOYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentDiffers0.9 A0.7 A
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A4 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width110 mm110 mm
Depth110 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers259 mm244 mm
WeightDiffers950 g1.59 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one310.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one134.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one250.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.41 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC

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