Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 35identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2,882 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5764 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6 vs 4). The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 744 MB more internal memory than the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1000 MB vs 256 MB). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has USB port. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400).

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
  • Product colour
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:White
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Black
  • LED indicators
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):LAN, Power, WAN
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
  • Internal memory
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:128 MB
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):256 MB
  • Power source type
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):DC

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Comparison of RT-BE3600E, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
78 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5764 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
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 PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard, VPN FusionInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportYesYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design2 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerLAN, Power, WAN
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers156 mm179 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers450 g764 g
WidthDiffers261 mm320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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