Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

NETGEAR RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 6 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (8 vs 2). The NETGEAR RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8,520 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (11520 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh satellite on the NETGEAR RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 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 RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh satellite
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:8
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11520 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:8640 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3
  • Width
    • RBE872 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:112.4 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm

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Comparison of RBE872, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
61 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh satelliteMesh router
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers82
Number of devices supported150150
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one557 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features5 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)Differs11520 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs8640 Mbit/s2402 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 algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, 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
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11520 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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 WANYesYes
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 one1.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 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

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