Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 33known 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 X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz 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 HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (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 HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the TP-Link DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product type
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):130 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):123 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU):210.5 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm

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Comparison of DECO X50-5G(1-PACK)(EU), HX520
61 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Maximum coverageKnown for one230 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless LAN features6 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 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA-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
Apps supportedKnown for oneTP-Link DecoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
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
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
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneIPv4/IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, RCMCE, 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
WidthDiffers130 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers123 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers210.5 mm96.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one237 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one276.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one147.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.67 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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