Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0 vs TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 18identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0 has 1,669 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0 has 274 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (574 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0 has 1,969 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the Cudy AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0, Fast Ethernet on the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:2402 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:574 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:2402 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:5
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
  • Product type
    • AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0:Desktop/pole router
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router

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Comparison of AX3000 Gigabit Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router, SP30W 1.0, A2
96 specifications
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2402 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — 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)
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Multicast supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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
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 source23 dBmW
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -71dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -73dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
DDoS protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway
NAT functionalityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVirtual Server Port Forwarding Auto-Discovery DMZ UPnP
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersDesktop/pole routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, LAN, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A53Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Cloudflare DNSKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Languages supportKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, DC
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 voltageDiffers12 V9 V
Output currentDiffers1 A0.6 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one11.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers109 mm144 mm
HeightDiffers38 mm35 mm
WeightKnown for one326.4 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers183.3 mm230 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one256 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one603 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one528 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one317 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one347 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one12.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of usersKnown for one512 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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