Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs FRITZ! 5690 XGS

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 18identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 752 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! 5690 XGS (7200 Mbit/s vs 6448 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 4,384 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5760 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). The ASUS GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 4,388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! 5690 XGS (5764 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). Only the FRITZ! 5690 XGS has USB port. WAN connection type: RJ-45 on the ASUS GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, GPON, RJ-45 on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS.

  • WAN connection type
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:RJ-45
    • 5690 XGS:GPON, RJ-45
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:7200 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1376 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2500 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • 5690 XGS:5
  • USB port
    • GS-BE7200 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • 5690 XGS:Yes

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Comparison of GS-BE7200, 5690 XGS
76 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45GPON, RJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs7200 Mbit/s6448 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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 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)Differs1376 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers2500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11beUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP pass-throughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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 FusionWireGuard, IPSec
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Traffic statisticsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPS, SSHWPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
NAT functionalityKnown for oneNAT Passthrough : NAT Passthrough : NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : L2TP Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : IPSec Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : RTSP Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : H.323 Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : SIP Pass-Through NAT Passthrough : PPPoE RelayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourDiffersWhite, BlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneWAN, WLAN, SystemUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDCFiber, LAN (RJ-45)
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers80 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers207 mm63 mm
WeightKnown for one750 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers182.3 mm254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one273 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.39 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)

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