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Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
73points
Netgear Orbi 960 Series
£300
£13
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£300
£13
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57 facts in comparison
Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
Netgear Orbi 960 Series
Why is Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12 better than Netgear Orbi 960 Series?
- Has beamforming?
- Has WPA2 Enterprise?
- Has PPTP server?
- Has removable antennas?
- Has a WPS button?
- 21.42% less body volume?
3187.22 cm³vs4055.8 cm³ - 38.4 mm shorter?
241 mmvs279.4 mm - 75.5 mm narrower?
115 mmvs190.5 mm
Why is Netgear Orbi 960 Series better than Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12?
- 10% faster CPU speed?
4 x 2.2 GHzvs4 x 2 GHz - 1 more LAN ports?
4vs3 - 0.26GB more internal storage?
0.51GBvs0.26GB - Has an external memory slot?
- 2 more internal antennas?
12vs10 - 140 g lighter?
1.36 kgvs1.5 kg - 38.8 mm thinner?
76.2 mmvs115 mm
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Price comparison
Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbp...Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, free security & parental controls, Dual 2.5G ports LAN Aggregation 1 pack
£300
Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbp...Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, free security & parental controls, Dual 2.5G ports LAN Aggregation 2 pack
£676
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (2 pack), Coverage up to 6000 sq ft, Subscrip...ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (2 pack), Coverage up to 6000 sq ft, Subscription-free Network Security, Advanced Parental Controls, Instant Guard, VPN, Dual 2.5G Ports
£937
Netgear Orbi 960 Series
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£13
Experience Superior Connectivity with Router Wall Bracket Orbi Netgear 6 Designed Impeccably for Holders ...Experience Superior Connectivity with Router Wall Bracket Orbi Netgear 6 Designed Impeccably for Holders Rbs750 Rbk752 Rbk753 Rbk853 Perfect Canvas for Poster Stands Elevates
£12
NETGEAR Netg Orbi LBR20 AC2200 | LTE-Router
£445
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General info
LAN ports
3
4
With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.
WAN ports
1
1
A WAN (Wider Area Network) port is most commonly used to connect the router to the internet. It can also be used to connect to an external private network.
has outdoor capability
✖Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
The device can be set up in outdoor environments.
USB ports
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 960 Series)
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 960 Series)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
warranty period
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12)
1 years
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
weight
1.5 kg
1.36 kg
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
3187.22 cm³
4055.8 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
thickness
115 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Performance
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
Tri-band
Dual band routers have two bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is faster and more stable, with the only downside being that it covers a shorter range than the 2.4GHz band. If you have many connected devices, you may benefit from a tri-band router, which has an additional 5GHz band to reduce network congestion. Finally, there are quad-band routers. These take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E to provide an additional 6GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency.
Wi-Fi speed
4804 Mb/s
4800 Mb/s
A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabits per second.
CPU speed
4 x 2 GHz
4 x 2.2 GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
RAM
1GB
1GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
has an external memory slot
✖Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Has DNS relay
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
With DNS relay or DNS caching, the router stores the response to queries for a short time. This means that the same query will return a quicker response if repeated from another computer in the same network.
internal storage
0.26GB
0.51GB
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Security
Has a built-in network firewall
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.
Has DoS protection
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.
supports WPA3
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
WPA3 is a method of connecting to a Wi-Fi network that is more secure than the previous protocol (WPA2). Individual data is better encrypted and it is harder for hackers to gain the password with a brute-force attack.
Has WPA2 Enterprise
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
This is a router feature that is designed to authenticate individual users to an external server using a username and password. It is more secure and complex than WPA.
supports WPA2
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
WPA2-PSK is a method of securing your network using WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) as well as a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) password. This was designed for home users without an enterprise authentication server.
Wi-Fi security protocols
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Netgear Orbi 960 Series)
The Wi-Fi security protocols that are available for this device.
Has MAC address filtering
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.
Has L2TP Passthrough
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the internet.
Has IPsec Passthrough
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.
Features
IPv6 enabled
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.
has beamforming
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
Normally, a router broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Using beamforming technology, the router detects where your device is and focuses a stronger signal in that direction, resulting in a better connection.
supports mesh Wi-Fi
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
If you use several of these routers, they can link up with each other to provide a greater area of Wi-Fi coverage. It's particularly useful if you have a large house or apartment.
supports Matter
✖Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.
has MU-MIMO
✖Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
MU-MIMO helps reduce congestion and increases performance on Wi-Fi networks when many devices are connected at the same time.
supports VLAN tagging
✖Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
VLAN tagging is required by some internet service providers (ISPs) to establish an internet connection.
has a WPS button
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✖Netgear Orbi 960 Series
A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button makes it easier to connect devices (such as printers) to the Wi-Fi network.
Has a dedicated smartphone app
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.
Can be used wirelessly
✔Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
✔Netgear Orbi 960 Series
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Price comparison
Asus ZenWiFi Pro ET12
Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbp...Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, free security & parental controls, Dual 2.5G ports LAN Aggregation 1 pack
£300
Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbp...Asus ET12 AXE11000 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6E System Coverage up to 610 Sq. Mtr/6,000 Sq. ft.,11Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, free security & parental controls, Dual 2.5G ports LAN Aggregation 2 pack
£676
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (2 pack), Coverage up to 6000 sq ft, Subscrip...ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (2 pack), Coverage up to 6000 sq ft, Subscription-free Network Security, Advanced Parental Controls, Instant Guard, VPN, Dual 2.5G Ports
£937
Netgear Orbi 960 Series
Boost Wi Fi with Router Wall Bracket Rbs750 for Orbi 6 Rbk853 - Ideal Holder for Netgear Orbi Rbk752 Rbk7...Boost Wi Fi with Router Wall Bracket Rbs750 for Orbi 6 Rbk853 - Ideal Holder for Netgear Orbi Rbk752 Rbk753 - Exceptional Poster Stand for Backyard Garden Wall - Enhance Whole
£13
Experience Superior Connectivity with Router Wall Bracket Orbi Netgear 6 Designed Impeccably for Holders ...Experience Superior Connectivity with Router Wall Bracket Orbi Netgear 6 Designed Impeccably for Holders Rbs750 Rbk752 Rbk753 Rbk853 Perfect Canvas for Poster Stands Elevates
£12
NETGEAR Netg Orbi LBR20 AC2200 | LTE-Router
£445
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