Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 24identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) has 598 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (3000 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). The TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU), Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU). Certification: RoHS, CE, RCM on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU), CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU).

  • Product type
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):Mesh system
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
  • Certification
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):RoHS, CE, RCM
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):-40 - 60 °C
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):130 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):123 mm
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm

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Comparison of DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU), DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU)
67 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity22
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one230 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 standardsDiffers802.11b, 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)Differs2402 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs2402 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs574 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, 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)11
Security algorithmsWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
IGMP proxyYesYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
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
Apps supportedKnown for oneTP-Link DecoUnknown — 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
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
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, 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 technologyYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, RCMCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °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
WidthDiffers130 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers123 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers210.5 mm114 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers237 mm276.5 mm
Package depthDiffers276.5 mm369 mm
Package heightDiffers147.5 mm125 mm
Package weightDiffers1.67 kg2.64 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneIPv4/IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source

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