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ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 5 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (12 vs 7). The ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz has 2,886 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (11529 Mbit/s vs 8643 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 BT8 (2-pack) (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Weight: 1.34 kg on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 855 g on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack). Number of products included: 3 pc(s) on the ASUS BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 2 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack).

  • Antennas quantity
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:12
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):7
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11529 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:1376 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):688 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:5764 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):4323 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:11529 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:2048 MB
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):1000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):128 MB
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • BQ16 Tri-band (2.4 GHz:19 V
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):12 V

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Comparison of BQ16, ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)
53 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
Antennas quantityDiffers127
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source548 m²
Wireless LAN features6 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs11529 Mbit/s8643 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
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
Features2 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB1000 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
Power2 differ
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A3 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers174.2 mm159 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm186 mm
WeightDiffers1.34 kg855 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers319 mm422 mm
Package depthDiffers368 mm281 mm
Package heightDiffers187 mm119 mm
Package weightDiffers6.6 kg3.21 kg

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