Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! Box 5690 XGS vs TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • Box 5690 XGS:No
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:Yes
  • WAN connection type
    • Box 5690 XGS:GPON
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:USB, WISP
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Box 5690 XGS:7100 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:2882 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Box 5690 XGS:10 Gigabit Ethernet
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Box 5690 XGS:1000,10000 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Box 5690 XGS:4
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:1
  • Product type
    • Box 5690 XGS:Tabletop router
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:Portable router
  • Product colour
    • Box 5690 XGS:Red, White
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:Black

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Comparison of Box 5690 XGS, BE3600 Wi-Fi 7
51 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeDiffersGPONUSB, WISP
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 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)Differs7100 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2882 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,10000 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
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 sourceOpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP pass-throughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
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
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3, WPSHTTPS, WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourDiffersRed, WhiteBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-A
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
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 - 60 °C
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one191 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one63 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one254 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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