Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link Deco M4(3-pack) vs TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 24identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Deco M4(3-pack):Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Deco M4(3-pack):300 Mbit/s
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Deco M4(3-pack):867 Mbit/s
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):2402 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Deco M4(3-pack):WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Deco M4(3-pack):2
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):3
  • AC adapter output current
    • Deco M4(3-pack):1.2 A
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):1.5 A
  • Compliance certificates
    • Deco M4(3-pack):RoHS, CE
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):CE, RoHS
  • Width
    • Deco M4(3-pack):90.7 mm
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):110 mm

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Comparison of Deco M4(3-pack), Deco X50 (3-pack)
64 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity22
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
Product typeKnown for oneMesh systemUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, StatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)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)Differs300 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)11
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
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)YesYes
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one1167 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Static IPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securitySPISPI
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP clientYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCustom profiles, Time controls, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 7.1.2, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
DC-in jackYesYes
Power1 differ
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers1.2 A1.5 A
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, CECE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KCUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers90.7 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.13 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source369 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source276.5 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85171800

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