Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AX52 Pro vs FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 1,026 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International (2402 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has 5,186 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (5760 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has 69 mm more depth than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (195 mm vs 126 mm). Only the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International has USB port. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-AX52 Pro:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX52 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX52 Pro:574 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:5760 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • RT-AX52 Pro:No
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Yes
  • Product colour
    • RT-AX52 Pro:Black
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:White
  • LED indicators
    • RT-AX52 Pro:Power, WPS, LAN, WAN
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Power, WLAN, WPS
  • Cables included
    • RT-AX52 Pro:LAN (RJ-45)
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:AC
  • Antenna design
    • RT-AX52 Pro:External
    • FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International:Internal

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Comparison of RT-AX52 Pro, FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS International
73 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for one3000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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), 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)Differs2402 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs574 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA3, WPA2
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WPS, LAN, WANPower, WLAN, WPS
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)AC
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGerman, English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, French
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers126 mm195 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers342 g910 g
WidthDiffers190 mm250 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.14 kg
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
Introduction monthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOctober
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2025
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoland
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)

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