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TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) vs TP-Link Deco X68

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 29identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Antennas quantity
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):2
    • Deco X68:5
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):2402 Mbit/s
    • Deco X68:1201 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK
    • Deco X68:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Processor cores
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):2
    • Deco X68:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):1 GHz
    • Deco X68:1.5 GHz
  • Firewall security
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):SPI
    • Deco X68:SPI Firewall
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):3
    • Deco X68:2
  • AC adapter output current
    • Deco X50 (3-pack):1.5 A
    • Deco X68:2.5 A

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Comparison of Deco X50 (3-pack), Deco X68
69 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers25
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Transmit powerDiffersCE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) <23 dBm (5 GHz) FCC: <30 dBm (2.4 GHz) <30 dBm (5 GHz)CE: <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 standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1802 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)11
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSKWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP proxyYesYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANYesYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
Features4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.5 GHz
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersSPISPI Firewall
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersCustom profiles, Time controls, Weekly/monthly reportsContent filter, Custom profiles, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Weekly and monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaNetworkNetwork
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRouter, Access Point
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, IC, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
WidthDiffers110 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers114 mm168 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one369 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one276.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.18 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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