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ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 vs ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 31identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 7,209 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (11529 Mbit/s vs 4320 Mbit/s). The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 1,444 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (5764 Mbit/s vs 4320 Mbit/s). The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (7 vs 4). Only the ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has USB port. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:11529 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:7
  • USB port
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Power, WAN, LAN, WLAN
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
  • Antennas quantity
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:5
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:8
  • Internal memory
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:1000 MB
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:2048 MB
  • Flash memory
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:12 MB
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:256 MB

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Comparison of ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, ROG Strix GS-BE18000
87 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4320 Mbit/s11529 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 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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4320 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11529 Mbit/s
Network1 differ
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 WireGuardInstant 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
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11beUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers47
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Traffic statisticsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSHOWE, SSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WAN, LAN, WLANLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for onePRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Antennas quantityDiffers58
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Internal memoryDiffers1000 MB2048 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4
Flash memoryDiffers12 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, DC
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Output currentDiffers2 A5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers37.5 mm225 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm225 mm
WeightDiffers476 g927.5 g
WidthDiffers131 mm90 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers231 mm306 mm
Package depthDiffers176 mm102 mm
Package heightDiffers106 mm236 mm
Package weightDiffers1.16 kg1.6 kg

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