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ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 vs TP-Link Archer BE3600

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 24identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 2,118 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (5000 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 1,438 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (4320 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 1 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (5 vs 4). Modulation: 4096-QAM on the ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000, 4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM on the TP-Link Archer BE3600. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000,2500 Mbit/s on the ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000, 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link Archer BE3600.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5000 Mbit/s
    • Archer BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • Archer BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:4096-QAM
    • Archer BE3600:4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Archer BE3600:1000 Mbit/s
  • Antenna design
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:Internal & external
    • Archer BE3600:External
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5
    • Archer BE3600:4
  • Output current
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:2 A
    • Archer BE3600:1.5 A
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:50 - 90%
    • Archer BE3600:10 - 90%

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Comparison of RT-BE59 BE5000, Archer BE3600
76 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 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)Differs5000 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 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)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4320 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports55
USB portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Securityidentical
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DDoS protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, LAN, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternal & externalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers54
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
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 voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A1.5 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs50 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one59 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one506 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one238 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one1.06 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS

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