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ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 vs FRITZ! 5690 XGS

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 19identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 2,128 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (6448 Mbit/s vs 4320 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 5,072 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 (5760 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 2,944 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! 5690 XGS (4320 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). Only the FRITZ! 5690 XGS has USB port. WAN connection type: RJ-45 on the ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, GPON, RJ-45 on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS.

  • WAN connection type
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:RJ-45
    • 5690 XGS:GPON, RJ-45
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:688 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1376 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4
    • 5690 XGS:5
  • USB port
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • 5690 XGS:Yes

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Comparison of ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, 5690 XGS
79 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45GPON, RJ-45
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)Differs4320 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 6E (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)Differs688 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4320 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known 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 WireGuardWireGuard, 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
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
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, SSHWPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
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
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, WAN, LAN, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)Fiber, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for onePRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one12 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 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 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
DepthDiffers37.5 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm63 mm
WeightKnown for one476 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers131 mm254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one231 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one176 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one106 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.16 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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