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TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link X55 Pro

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 10identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link X55 Pro (4 vs 3). The TP-Link X55 Pro has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link X55 Pro (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product colour: White on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Black, White on the TP-Link X55 Pro. Number of products included: 1 pc(s) on the TP-Link HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 3 pc(s) on the TP-Link X55 Pro.

  • Product colour
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
    • X55 Pro:Black, White
  • Antennas quantity
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • X55 Pro:3
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
    • X55 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
    • X55 Pro:574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • X55 Pro:2
  • Width
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
    • X55 Pro:110 mm
  • Depth
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
    • X55 Pro:110 mm
  • Height
    • HX520 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:96.5 mm
    • X55 Pro:114 mm

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Comparison of HX520, X55 Pro
49 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
Product typeKnown for oneMesh routerUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Wireless LAN features3 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)Known for one3000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PersonalWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)YesYes
Dynamic IPYesYes
Static IPYesYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPI FirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto upgrade wizard, Network
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMeshUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RCM, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers120 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers96.5 mm114 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes

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