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ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK vs ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 17identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 5 more antennas quantity than the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK (12 vs 7). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 2,886 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK (11529 Mbit/s vs 8643 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s).

  • Antennas quantity
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:7
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:12
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:8643 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:688 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5764 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:8643 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:1000 MB
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:2000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:128 MB
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:256 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:3
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5

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Comparison of Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro
47 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers712
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source743.2243 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features7 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Quad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 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/s11529 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs8643 Mbit/s11529 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
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
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1000 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresDiffersTime controlsContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controls
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers35
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V19 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm174 mm
Depth72 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm214 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.34 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes

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