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NETGEAR Orbi 870 vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 18,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (21000 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 3). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 2.4 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (112.4 mm vs 110 mm). Product type: Mesh system on the NETGEAR Orbi 870, Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the NETGEAR Orbi 870, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • Orbi 870:Mesh system
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Orbi 870:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Orbi 870:21000 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Orbi 870:WPA3
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Orbi 870:4
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3
  • Width
    • Orbi 870:112.4 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • Orbi 870:146.8 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Height
    • Orbi 870:270.3 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):114 mm

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Comparison of Orbi 870, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
61 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one400 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs21000 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 algorithmsDiffersWPA3WPA, 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
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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)Known 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, 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers112.4 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers146.8 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers270.3 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.22 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
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

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