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ASUS RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh vs ASUS RT-AX52 Pro

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 31identical
  • 23known 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-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh (2402 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh 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-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh (4 vs 3). Modulation: 1024-QAM on the ASUS RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh, 1024-QAM, OFDMA on the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro. LED indicators: Status on the ASUS RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh, Power, WPS, LAN, WAN on the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:574 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:2402 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:574 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:1024-QAM
    • RT-AX52 Pro:1024-QAM, OFDMA
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:3
    • RT-AX52 Pro:4
  • LED indicators
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:Status
    • RT-AX52 Pro:Power, WPS, LAN, WAN
  • Depth
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:156 mm
    • RT-AX52 Pro:126 mm
  • Height
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:46 mm
    • RT-AX52 Pro:45 mm
  • Weight
    • RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh:353 g
    • RT-AX52 Pro:342 g

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Comparison of RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh, RT-AX52 Pro
65 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 features3 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
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM1024-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
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
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 algorithmsDiffersWPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise, WPS, SSHSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
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
Package widthKnown for one310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one287 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one70 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one870 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)

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