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TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link Deco X80

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 26identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Deco X80 has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link Deco X80 has 3,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (6000 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco X80 has 574 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (1148 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh router on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco X80. Firmware upgradeable via: Auto upgrade wizard on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), Network on the TP-Link Deco X80.

  • Product type
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Mesh router
    • Deco X80:Mesh system
  • Antennas quantity
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
    • Deco X80:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3000 Mbit/s
    • Deco X80:6000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):574 Mbit/s
    • Deco X80:1148 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2402 Mbit/s
    • Deco X80:4804 Mbit/s
  • Firmware upgradeable via
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):Auto upgrade wizard
    • Deco X80:Network
  • Certification
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
    • Deco X80:CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):-40 - 70 °C
    • Deco X80:-40 - 60 °C

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Comparison of DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), Deco X80
68 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Number of devices supportedKnown for one150Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 m²
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 standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 Mbit/s6000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s1148 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s4804 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11az, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)11
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link Deco
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Firewall securitySPI FirewallSPI Firewall
Transmitting power (CE)Known for one20 - 23 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for one30 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reportsBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
Firmware upgradeable viaDiffersAuto upgrade wizardNetwork
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHS, RCMCE, FCC, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °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 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers114 mm169 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 guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one276.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one369 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.64 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported

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