Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 14identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,400 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5000 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 12 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (700 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,418 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4300 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). Modulation: 4096-QAM, OFDMA on the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, OFDMA on the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Ethernet LAN interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the ASUS RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Gigabit Ethernet on the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3600 Mbit/s
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:700 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4300 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:OFDMA
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
  • Product type
    • RT-BE55 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
    • Nighthawk RS150 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Portable router

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Comparison of RT-BE55, RS150
70 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 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)Differs3600 Mbit/s5000 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)Differs688 Mbit/s700 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s4300 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMAOFDMA
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers53
USB portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, LAN, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS150) 2m (6 ft.) Ethernet cable 12V/2.5A power adapter Quick Start Guide
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency2000 MHz2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1024 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB512 MB
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers193 mm101.6 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm249 mm
WeightDiffers446 g1.71 kg
WidthDiffers238 mm150 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one285 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one104 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported

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