Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Acer Connect M4E - 1GB vs ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 4 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Acer Connect M4E - 1GB (4 vs 0). The Acer Connect M4E - 1GB has 400 MHz more processor frequency than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (2400 MHz vs 2000 MHz). The Acer Connect M4E - 1GB has 24 MB more internal memory than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (1024 MB vs 1000 MB). Only the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has Ethernet WAN. Only the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has Ethernet LAN.

  • Ethernet WAN
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:No
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:No
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:Not available
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:0
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4
  • USB port
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:Yes
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
  • Product type
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:Portable router
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Tabletop router
  • Processor frequency
    • Connect M4E - 1GB:2400 MHz
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:2000 MHz

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Comparison of Connect M4E - 1GB, ProArt Router PRT-BE5000
91 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANDiffersNoYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4320 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4320 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersNot available2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11be
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers04
USB portDiffersYesNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Traffic statisticsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backup functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSH
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Schedule accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NAT functionalityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, WAN, LAN, WLAN
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP68Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2400 MHz2000 MHz
Internal memoryDiffers1024 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers8192 MB12 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneMediaTekUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT8791Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR4XUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryDC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Battery life (max)Known for one28 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers140 mm37.5 mm
HeightDiffers19.1 mm200 mm
WeightDiffers295 g476 g
WidthDiffers86 mm131 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source231 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source176 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.16 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDUnknown — not stated by the source
5G standardKnown for oneNRUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one8000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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