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ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK)

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  • 21differ
  • 13identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (12 vs 4). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 8,647 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (11529 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK). Weight: 1.34 kg on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 511 g on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK).

  • Antennas quantity
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:12
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11529 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):688 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2048 MB
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):512 MB
  • Flash memory
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):128 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:19 V
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):12 V

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Comparison of BQ16, ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK)
54 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers124
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Router
VPN supportDiffers- VPN Client L2TP - VPN Client Open VPN - VPN Client PPTP - VPN Server IPSec - VPN Server Open VPN - VPN Server PPTP - VPN FusionInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB512 MB
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFirewall
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Time controls, Time rewardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers174.2 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm140 mm
WeightDiffers1.34 kg511 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers319 mm407 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm174 mm
Package heightDiffers187 mm78 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg1.6 kg

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