Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 21identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 4,098 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (6500 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more guest networks (2.4 GHz) than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). The ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more guest networks (5 GHz) than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). Only the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Only the ASUS RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has USB port.

  • SIM card slot
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:6500 Mbit/s
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • Number of guest networks (5 GHz)
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE82U wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2

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Comparison of RT-BE82U, NX500
103 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs6500 Mbit/s2402 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)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one5764 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Differs31
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Differs31
VPN serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 dBmW
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dBmW
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for oneNAT Passthrough : PPTP 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
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocols1 differ
DHCP serverYesYes
Supported network protocolsDiffersPPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IPIPv4, IPv6
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersDC, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antennas quantityDiffers410
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMA
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 one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers3 A2 A
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterp
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers147 mm99 mm
HeightDiffers97 mm190 mm
WeightKnown for one502 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers238 mm99 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C

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