Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Cudy AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0 vs TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 22identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Cudy AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0 has 334 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1201 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). The Cudy AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0 has 334 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1201 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). The Cudy AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0 has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 2). Only the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the Cudy AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • SIM card slot
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:No
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:1201 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:1201 Mbit/s
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
  • Product type
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:Desktop/pole router
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
  • Antennas quantity
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:4
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:5 - 95%
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5 - 90%
  • Depth
    • AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0:109 mm
    • MR550 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:141 mm

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Comparison of AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP15W 1.0, MR550
96 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1201 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Multicast supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for one100 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP pass-throughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ping checkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPTP VPN, OpenVPN
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
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
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA364-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersDesktop/pole routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneSystemUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), CECE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Languages supportKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneDCUnknown — not stated by the source
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 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers109 mm141 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm33.6 mm
WeightKnown for one241.2 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers183.3 mm202 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one518.2 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one495 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one11.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of usersKnown for one128 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM

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