Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link Deco X80 vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 25identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Deco X80 has 3,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (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 HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1148 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco X80 has 2,402 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4804 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco X80, Mesh router on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Product type
    • Deco X80:Mesh system
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh router
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Deco X80:6000 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Deco X80:1148 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Deco X80:4804 Mbit/s
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • Deco X80:105 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • Deco X80:105 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • Deco X80:169 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm

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Comparison of Deco X80, HX520
58 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity44
Maximum coverageKnown for one269 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown 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 standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 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)Differs6000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1148 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4804 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 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-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA-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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneTP-Link DecoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securitySPI FirewallSPI Firewall
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
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneBedtime, Content filter, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reportsUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneNetworkUnknown — 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, RoHSCE, 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
WidthDiffers105 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers105 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers169 mm96.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes

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