Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Deco X68 (3-pack)

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 28identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Antennas quantity
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):5
  • Number of devices supported
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:100
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):150
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA, WPA2
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • AC adapter output current
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.5 A
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):2.5 A
  • Width
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:90.7 mm
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):105 mm
  • Depth
    • AC1200 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:90.7 mm
    • Deco X68 (3-pack):105 mm

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Comparison of AC1200, Deco X68 (3-pack)
66 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers25
Number of devices supportedDiffers100150
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) <23 dBm (5 GHz); FCC: <30 dBm (2.4 GHz) <30 dBm (5 GHz)
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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 (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs300 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1802 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Dynamic IPYesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP proxyYesYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
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
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source<20 dBm (2.4 GHz) <23 dBm (5 GHz)
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source<30 dBm (2.4 GHz) <30 dBm (5 GHz)
NAT functionalityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePort Forwarding UPnP
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersContent filter, Time controlsContent filter, Custom profiles, Pause the Internet, Time controls
Firmware upgradeable viaNetworkNetwork
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
MIMOYesYes
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRouter, Access Point
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, IC, RoHS, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90.7 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers90.7 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers190 mm168 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units included3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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