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NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 10 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (12 vs 2). The NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 10,329 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (11530 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz has 10,329 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (11530 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Product colour: Grey on the NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz, White on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack). Product type: Mesh satellite on the NETGEAR RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz, Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack).

  • Product colour
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:Grey
    • Deco X25(3-pack):White
  • Product type
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh satellite
    • Deco X25(3-pack):Mesh system
  • Antennas quantity
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:12
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:11530 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:11530 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:8647 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):574 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:WPA3
    • Deco X25(3-pack):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RBE972S-100APS mesh wi-fi system Quad-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2

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Comparison of RBE972S-100APS, Deco X25(3-pack)
57 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh satelliteMesh system
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers122
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of devices supportedKnown for one200Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersQuad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11530 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs11530 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs8647 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3WPA, WPA2, WPA3
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
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one1147 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
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
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one4000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Poweridentical
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, 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
WidthDiffers294 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers144.4 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers130.8 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.79 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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