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ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) vs FRITZ! 5690 XGS

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 21identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 684 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (6448 Mbit/s vs 5764 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 5,072 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (5760 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 1,506 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! 5690 XGS (2882 Mbit/s vs 1376 Mbit/s). WAN connection type: RJ-45 on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), GPON, RJ-45 on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS. Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS.

  • WAN connection type
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):RJ-45
    • 5690 XGS:GPON, RJ-45
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):688 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2882 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1376 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
    • 5690 XGS:5
  • Security algorithms
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
    • 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3
  • Product type
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):Tabletop router
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router

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Comparison of TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), 5690 XGS
80 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45GPON, RJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 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)Differs5764 Mbit/s6448 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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 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/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one5764 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media serverYesYes
VPN serverKnown for oneVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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 VPNWireGuard, IPSec
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers35
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-PersonalWPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)Fiber, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 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 one2.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers179 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers191 mm63 mm
WeightKnown for one764 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers320 mm254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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