Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 35identical
  • 28known 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-BE50 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-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6 vs 4). The ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (4 vs 2). 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-BE50 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-BE50 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-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
  • Processor cores
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2
  • Internal memory
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:128 MB
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):256 MB
  • AC input voltage
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:100 - 240 V
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):110 - 240 V
  • Output current
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1.5 A
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2.5 A

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Comparison of RT-BE50, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
81 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)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
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 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 serverDiffersYesVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
VPN supportDiffersInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardVPN 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
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 controlYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, 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 table64 entries64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (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
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDCDC
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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