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ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 38identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 5,765 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (11529 Mbit/s vs 5764 Mbit/s). The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 2,882 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (5764 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has 5,765 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (third band) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (11529 Mbit/s vs 5764 Mbit/s). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000, 10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400). LED indicators: LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN on the ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000, LAN, Power, WAN on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400).

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:11529 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:5764 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:11529 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:7
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
  • LED indicators
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):LAN, Power, WAN
  • Antenna design
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:Internal
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):External
  • Antennas quantity
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:8
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Strix GS-BE18000:2000 MHz
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1.5 MHz

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Comparison of ROG Strix GS-BE18000, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
86 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features4 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s5764 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, 802.11b, 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 (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs11529 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,10000 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
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN serverDiffersYesVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
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 FusionInstant 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
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers73
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersOWE, SSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
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
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, WAN, WLANLAN, Power, WAN
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
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers86
Antenna typeKnown for one4x4Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2000 MHz1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB1000 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCDC
Output currentDiffers5 A2.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers225 mm179 mm
HeightDiffers225 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers927.5 g764 g
WidthDiffers90 mm320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one306 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one102 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one236 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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