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TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 23identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (3 vs 2). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 10 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (120 mm vs 110 mm). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 10 mm more depth than the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU) (120 mm vs 110 mm). LED indicators: Power, Status on the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU), Yes on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Security algorithms: WPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPA, WPA2 on the TP-Link DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • LED indicators
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):Power, Status
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Firewall security
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):SPI
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:SPI Firewall
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):2
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):-40 - 70 °C
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:-40 - 60 °C
  • Width
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):110 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):114 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm
  • Number of products included
    • DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU):2 pc(s)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of DECO X60(2-PACK)(EU), HX520
61 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, StatusYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity44
Reset buttonYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
Wireless LAN features1 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 (first band)574 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2402 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, 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 algorithmsDiffersWPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPA, WPA2WPA-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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 Mbit/s
Features1 differ
Band steeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersSPISPI Firewall
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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, Android 5.0, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for one0.8 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersFCC, IC, NCC, BSMI, IDA, RCM, JPA, JRF, VCCI, KCCE, 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 includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one314 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 one2.22 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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