Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 15identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,067 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1800 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 273.5 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (573.5 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 768 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (1201 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). Only the Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has USB port. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz: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)
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1800 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:573.5 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1201 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Power source type
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC, DC

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Comparison of SPG6731W/93, A2
61 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 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)Differs1800 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs573.5 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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) ports44
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWDSWEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one1300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for one255Unknown — not stated by the source
Languages supportKnown for oneSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, EnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersACAC, DC
Output voltageDiffers12 V9 V
Output currentDiffers2 A0.6 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers101.7 mm144 mm
HeightDiffers208 mm35 mm
WeightKnown for one790 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers101.7 mm230 mm
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE, RoHS

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