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ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-AX50 Go

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,499 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (3000 Mbit/s vs 1501 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 274 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (574 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,201 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (2402 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
  • WAN connection type
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:RJ-45
    • RT-AX50 Go:RJ-45, WISP
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:1501 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1024-QAM, OFDMA
    • RT-AX50 Go:4096-QAM, OFDMA
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • RT-AX50 Go:1
  • USB port
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes

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68 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45RJ-45, WISP
Wireless LAN features5 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 Mbit/s1501 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11aUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneInstant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTPUnknown — 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 PPTPVPN Client Open VPN Support Surfshark
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSHWPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersStatusPower
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-C
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Features1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCUSB
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 one1 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers156 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers46 mm26.5 mm
WeightDiffers353 g85 g
WidthDiffers261 mm70 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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