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TP-Link Deco X15 vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Deco X15:Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • Deco X15:2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Deco X15:1201 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Deco X15:300 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Deco X15:2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Deco X15:10 - 60%
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • Deco X15:110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Deco X15:110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm

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Comparison of Deco X15, HX520
57 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)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)Differs1201 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs300 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Dynamic IPYesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tagged VLANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneTP-Link DecoUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2402 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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reportsUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source1.3 GHz
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHS, JPA, JRF, VCCI, NCC, BSMICE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 60%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers110 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers114 mm96.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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