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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer BE3600

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 27identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer BE3600 has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5 vs 3). Modulation: 4096-QAM, OFDMA on the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM on the TP-Link Archer BE3600. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link Archer BE3600. Power source type: DC on the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, AC on the TP-Link Archer BE3600.

  • Modulation
    • 4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • 4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • 1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 3
    • 5
  • Power source type
    • DC
    • AC

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77 specifications
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ASUS

RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

Model RT-BE50

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TP-Link

Archer BE3600View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYes
VPN serverKnown for oneYes
VPN supportDiffersInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardVPN Fusion• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers35
USB portKnown for oneNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYes
Number of data streamsKnown for one4x4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYes
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYes
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entries
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYes
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYes
DDoS protectionKnown for oneYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2
Antennas quantity44
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor coresKnown for one4
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MB
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneYes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current1.5 A1.5 A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one156 mm
HeightKnown for one50 mm
WeightKnown for one450 g
WidthKnown for one261 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C

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