Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) vs TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) has 2 more processor cores than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 2). The TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 15 mm more width than the TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU) (120 mm vs 105 mm). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the TP-Link DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Processor cores
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):4
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • Processor frequency
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):1.7 GHz
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.3 GHz
  • Width
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):105 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Depth
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):105 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
  • Height
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):169 mm
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm
  • Number of products included
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):2 pc(s)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)
  • Number of units included
    • DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU):2 pc(s)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of DECO XE75(2-PACK)(EU), HX520
65 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity44
Number of devices supportedKnown for one200Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one510 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (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), Wi-Fi 6E (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
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one2402 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.3 GHz
Virtual assistantKnown for oneAmazon AlexaUnknown — not stated by the source
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneTP-Link IDUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown 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 oneOff time, Content filter, Custom profiles, Pause the Internet, Time controls, 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
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, 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 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 one305.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one276.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one124 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.91 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85171800Unknown — not stated by the source

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