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TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 23identical
  • 29known 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 X55(3-PACK)(EU) (4 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (1.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 10 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU) (120 mm vs 110 mm). Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Storage temperature (T-T): -40 - 70 °C on the TP-Link DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), -40 - 60 °C on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Antennas quantity
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Processor frequency
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):1 GHz
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.3 GHz
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):-40 - 70 °C
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-40 - 60 °C
  • Width
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):114 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm
  • Number of products included
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3 pc(s)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)
  • Number of units included
    • DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU):3 pc(s)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of DECO X55(3-PACK)(EU), HX520
63 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh routerMesh router
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Number of devices supportedKnown for one150Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features2 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 standards802.11a, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)3000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2402 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11az, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, 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
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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores22
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.3 GHz
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 clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family time, Pause the Internet, Time controls, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reportsUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneAuto upgrade wizardUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneDynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown 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 certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHS, RCMCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh
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 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 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

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