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TP-Link Deco BE3600 vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 20identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Deco BE3600 has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) has 118 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco BE3600 (3000 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE3600 has 2,308 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (2882 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco BE3600, Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the TP-Link Deco BE3600, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • Deco BE3600:Mesh system
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • Deco BE3600:4
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Deco BE3600:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Deco BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Deco BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Deco BE3600:688 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Deco BE3600:2
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Deco BE3600:-40 - 60 °C
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):-40 - 70 °C

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Comparison of Deco BE3600, DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
71 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Wireless LAN features7 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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)Differs2882 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs2882 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs688 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 algorithmsDiffersWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Static IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneOpenVPN Server, PPTP VPN Server, L2TP/IPSec VPN ServerUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
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
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
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0
Parental control featuresDiffersBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, SafeSearch, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports, Youtube restrictionBedtime, 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
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSCE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-40 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers150 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers62 mm114 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers234 mm276.5 mm
Package depthDiffers222 mm369 mm
Package heightDiffers160 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers2.56 kg2.64 kg
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for one0.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source

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