Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 20identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,799 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (3000 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) has 627 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1201 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack), Mesh router on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product type
    • Deco X25(3-pack):Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Deco X25(3-pack):574 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Width
    • Deco X25(3-pack):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Deco X25(3-pack):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm

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Comparison of Deco X25(3-pack), HX520
55 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features5 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 standardsDiffersWi-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)Differs1201 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs574 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
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
Apps supportedKnown for oneTP-Link DecoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Featuresidentical
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneTP-Link IDUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securitySPI FirewallSPI Firewall
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
MU-MIMO technologyKnown 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
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
Poweridentical
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 one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC, RoHSCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%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 content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes

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