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ASUS RT-AX50 Go vs FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has 1,076 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (1376 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has 4,559 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (5760 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has 125 mm more depth than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (195 mm vs 70 mm). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the ASUS RT-AX50 Go, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International. Security algorithms: WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal on the ASUS RT-AX50 Go, WPA3, WPA2 on the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-AX50 Go:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:5760 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • RT-AX50 Go:WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:WPA3, WPA2
  • Product type
    • RT-AX50 Go:Portable router
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Tabletop router
  • LED indicators
    • RT-AX50 Go:Power
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Power, WLAN, WPS
  • Cables included
    • RT-AX50 Go:LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-C
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:AC
  • Power source type
    • RT-AX50 Go:USB
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:AC

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Comparison of RT-AX50 Go, FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International
66 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45, WISPUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, 802.11g
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs300 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one1501 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneVPN Client Open VPN Support SurfsharkUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA3, WPA2
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, WLAN, WPS
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), USB Type-CAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
System requirementsidentical
Introduction monthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOctober
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2025
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers70 mm195 mm
HeightDiffers26.5 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers85 g910 g
WidthDiffers70 mm250 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers80 mm305.5 mm
Package depthDiffers148 mm69 mm
Package heightDiffers38 mm240 mm
Package weightDiffers170 g1.14 kg
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoland
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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