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Acer Connect M4E - 20GB vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 2identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Acer Connect M4E - 20GB (3 vs 0). The Acer Connect M4E - 20GB has 2,398.5 MHz more processor frequency than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (2400 MHz vs 1.5 MHz). The Acer Connect M4E - 20GB has 6 more processor cores than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (8 vs 2). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has Ethernet WAN. Only the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has Ethernet LAN.

  • Ethernet WAN
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:No
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:No
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Not available
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:0
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
  • Product type
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Portable router
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Tabletop router
  • Antenna design
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Internal
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):External
  • Processor frequency
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:2400 MHz
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1.5 MHz

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Comparison of Connect M4E - 20GB, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
93 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 features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 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 source5764 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 source2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5764 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersNot available2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
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 VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown 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
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
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
Guest 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
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WAN
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 sourceTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2400 MHz1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers82
Internal memoryDiffers20480 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers8192 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneMediaTekUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT8791Unknown — 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 source110 - 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 source2.5 A
Battery life (max)Known for one28 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers140 mm179 mm
HeightDiffers19.1 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers295 g764 g
WidthDiffers86 mm320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
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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