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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

NETGEAR X4S AC2600 vs NETGEAR X8 AC5300

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 32identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5
    • 7
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Processor frequency
    • 1700 MHz
    • 1400 MHz
  • Depth
    • 185 mm
    • 264 mm
  • Height
    • 50 mm
    • 61 mm
  • Weight
    • 840 g
    • 1.68 kg
  • Width
    • 285 mm
    • 316 mm
  • USB version
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

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49 specifications
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X4S AC2600View product
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X8 AC5300View product
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Mobile networkidentical
3GNoNo
4GNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers57
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)YesYes
DoS attack preventionYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantity44
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1700 MHz1400 MHz
Processor cores22
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home BaWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers185 mm264 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm61 mm
WeightDiffers840 g1.68 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm316 mm
Other features1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHz
Frequency band2.4 & 52.4 & 5
USB ports quantity22
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
xDSL connectionNoNo

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