Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 24identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 4,798 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (7200 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 6 more antennas quantity than the Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (10 vs 4). The TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 10 - 90% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (10 - 90% vs 0 - 90%). Only the Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has USB port. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the Zyxel NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2402 Mbit/s
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:7200 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
  • Product type
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Desktop/pole router
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
  • Cables included
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45)
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-C
  • Compliance certificates
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:CE, RoHS
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:CE, UKCA
  • Antenna connector type
    • Archer NX500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:SMA
    • NR5307 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:TS9

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Comparison of NX500, NR5307
106 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotYesYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2402 Mbit/s7200 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 4096-QAM, QPSK
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSID-based VLAN assignmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB sharingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for one20 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for one30 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generation5G5G
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNR, Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA
SIM card typeNanoSIMNanoSIM
3G standardsKnown for oneDC-HSDPA, HSPA, HSPA+, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one850,900,2100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TS9 RF portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)YesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersDesktop/pole routerTabletop router
Product colourWhiteWhite
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, Status, WPS
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-C
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSCE, UKCA
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designInternal & externalInternal & external
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Antenna connector typeDiffersSMATS9
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 dBi
Antennas quantityDiffers104
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmni-directional
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Number of simultaneously connected devices (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACUSB
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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 EnterpUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers99 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers190 mm217 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.08 kg
WidthDiffers99 mm117 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source154 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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