Product comparison · 2 network cards

TP-Link Archer TBE550E vs TP-Link Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Archer TBE550E:PCI Express
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:USB
  • Interface
    • Archer TBE550E:WLAN / Bluetooth
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:WLAN
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Archer TBE550E:9300 Mbit/s
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:1201 Mbit/s
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Archer TBE550E:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Internal
    • Archer TBE550E:Yes
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:No
  • Component for
    • Archer TBE550E:PC
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:PC/Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Archer TBE550E:Black
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:Grey
  • Width
    • Archer TBE550E:95.2 mm
    • Archer TX21UH WLAN 1201 Mbit/s:111.7 mm

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Comparison of Archer TBE550E, TX21UH
39 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB
InterfaceDiffersWLAN / BluetoothWLAN
USB connector form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStraight
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers9300 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11,54,300,574,867 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, OFDMA
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA3
MU-MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Component forDiffersPCPC/Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
AntennaYesYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmni-directional
Transmitting power (CE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 - 18 dBm
Transmitting power (FCC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 - 19.5 dBm
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Antenna designKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one6 GHz: 11ax HE20 MCS0: -94 dBm; 11be EHT320 MCS13: -44dBm; 5 GHz: 11ac VHT20 MCS0: -94 dBm; 11be EHT160 MCS13: -48dBm; 2.4 GHz: 11n HT20 MSC0: -95 dBm; 11be EHT40 MSC13: -56dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC/CE/IC/NCC/JRF/VCCI/BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers95.2 mm111.7 mm
DepthDiffers120.8 mm30.5 mm
HeightDiffers21.5 mm14.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Quick installation guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS

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