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ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK vs ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 3 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (7 vs 4). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 5,761 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (8643 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 1,441 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (4323 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK).

  • Antennas quantity
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:7
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:8643 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:1000 MB
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):512 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:3
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2
  • AC adapter output current
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:3 A
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):1.5 A
  • Width
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:159 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):140 mm
  • Depth
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:72 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):70 mm

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Comparison of Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK)
52 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers74
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 standardsDiffersWi-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)Differs8643 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-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 supportInstant 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 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 one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 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 memoryDiffers1000 MB512 MB
Flash memory128 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 controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneTime controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A1.5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm140 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source511 g
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source407 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source174 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 kg

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