Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Imou HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Imou HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 33identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1200 Mbit/s
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
  • Antennas quantity
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
  • Internal memory
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:16 MB
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
  • Depth
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:120 mm
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:125 mm
  • Height
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:26 mm
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:181 mm
  • Width
    • HR12G wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:188 mm
    • HX21 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:210 mm

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Comparison of HR12G, HX21
53 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
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 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1200 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Number of WLAN connections (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
SSID-based VLAN assignmentYesYes
VPN serverKnown for onePP2P,L2TPUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Guest accessYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna gain level (max)5 dBi5 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers45
Features1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 MB256 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current1 A1 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers120 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm181 mm
WidthDiffers188 mm210 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)

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