Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

59specifications compared
21differ
38identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 1,444 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (5764 Mbit/s vs 4320 Mbit/s). The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 1,438 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (4320 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (4 vs 3). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) 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 TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400).

WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2882 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
USB port
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
LED indicators
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Power, WAN, LAN, WLAN
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):LAN, Power, WAN
Antenna design
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Internal
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):External
Antennas quantity
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:5
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
Processor frequency
- ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:2000 MHz
- TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1.5 MHz

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Comparison of ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
85 specifications	A ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 View product	B ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DSL WAN	No	No
SIM card slot	No	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No	No
WAN connection type	RJ-45	RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	4320 Mbit/s	5764 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards	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)	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)	688 Mbit/s	688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs	4320 Mbit/s	2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5764 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	4096-QAM, OFDMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11be	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Port triggeringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Yes	Yes
Support Samba (storage)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Media serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VPN serverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
VPN supportDiffers	Instant 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	Instant 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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	3
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based management	Yes	Yes
Bandwidth control	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Intelligent Mesh technology	Yes	Yes
WPS push button	Yes	Yes
MU-MIMO technology	Yes	Yes
Traffic statisticsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSH	WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
Firewall	Yes	Yes
Firewall security	Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64	Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Guest accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parental control	Yes	Yes
Filtering	Yes	Yes
MAC address filtering	Yes	Yes
MAC address tableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 entries
URL filtering	Yes	Yes
DMZ support	Yes	Yes
Schedule accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for one	PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP server	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product type	Tabletop router	Tabletop router
Product colour	Black	Black
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Power, WAN, LAN, WLAN	LAN, Power, WAN
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentDiffers	PRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card	TUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffers	Internal	External
Antennas quantityDiffers	5	6
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor frequencyDiffers	2000 MHz	1.5 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Internal memory	1000 MB	1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers	12 MB	256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source type	DC	DC
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output voltage	12 V	12 V
Output currentDiffers	2 A	2.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	37.5 mm	179 mm
HeightDiffers	200 mm	191 mm
WeightDiffers	476 g	764 g
WidthDiffers	131 mm	320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthKnown for one	231 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	176 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	106 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.16 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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