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ASUS USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s vs ASUS USB-N53 N600

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s:867 Mbit/s
    • USB-N53 N600:300 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • USB-N53 N600:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Width
    • USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s:96 mm
    • USB-N53 N600:26 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s:27.8 mm
    • USB-N53 N600:96 mm
  • Height
    • USB-AC55 WLAN 867 Mbit/s:10.8 mm
    • USB-N53 N600:12.4 mm

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Comparison of USB-AC55, USB-N53 N600
33 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceUSBUSB
InterfaceWLANWLAN
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers867 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range2.4 - 5 GHz2.4 - 5 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersUSB 3.0CE, FCC, C-Tick, IC, NCC, Wi-Fi
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers96 mm26 mm
DepthDiffers27.8 mm96 mm
HeightDiffers10.8 mm12.4 mm
Weight20 g20 g
Other featuresidentical
Connector(s)Known for oneUSB 3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB

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