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ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-AX52 Pro

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 34identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,828 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 3). LED indicators: Status on the ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Power, WPS, LAN, WAN on the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro. Power source type: AC, DC on the ASUS RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, AC on the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:574 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:574 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • RT-AX52 Pro:4
  • LED indicators
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Status
    • RT-AX52 Pro:Power, WPS, LAN, WAN
  • Power source type
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DC
    • RT-AX52 Pro:AC
  • Depth
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:156 mm
    • RT-AX52 Pro:126 mm
  • Height
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:46 mm
    • RT-AX52 Pro:45 mm
  • Weight
    • RT-AX3000E wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:353 g
    • RT-AX52 Pro:342 g

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Comparison of RT-AX3000E, RT-AX52 Pro
66 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)3000 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Modulation1024-QAM, OFDMA1024-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
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 triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
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 PPTPInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSHSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersStatusPower, WPS, LAN, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity44
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, DCAC
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 mm126 mm
HeightDiffers46 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers353 g342 g
WidthDiffers261 mm190 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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