Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 19identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 602 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2402 Mbit/s vs 1800 Mbit/s). The Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4 vs 2). The Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2.7 mm more depth than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (101.7 mm vs 99 mm). Only the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has SIM card slot. Only the Philips 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has USB port.

  • SIM card slot
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1800 Mbit/s
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2
  • USB port
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • Product type
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Desktop/pole router
  • Antenna design
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:External
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal & external
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:0 - 45 °C
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:0 - 40 °C
  • Depth
    • 7000 series SPG6731W/93 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:101.7 mm
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:99 mm

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Comparison of SPG6731W/93, NX500
88 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features1 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1800 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one573.5 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1201 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown 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 source30 dBmW
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTS
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
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
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWDS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown 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
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMA
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterp
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers101.7 mm99 mm
HeightDiffers208 mm190 mm
WidthDiffers101.7 mm99 mm
WeightKnown for one790 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
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

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