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ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK vs Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 3,643 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (8643 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). The ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK has 3 V more AC adapter output voltage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (12 V vs 9 V). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, Power, Status on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz. 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 Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • LED indicators
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:Power
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power, Status
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:8643 Mbit/s
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:3
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:12 V
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:9 V
  • Width
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:159 mm
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:139 mm
  • Depth
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:72 mm
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:240 mm
  • Height
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:186 mm
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80.5 mm
  • Number of products included
    • Zen WiFi BT8 2PK:2 pc(s)
    • LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of Zen WiFi BT8 2PK, LN1603-KE
46 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, Status
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 m²
Wireless LAN features4 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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs8643 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one4323 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA3, WPA2
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant 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 FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneTime controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Band steeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 Mbit/s
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V9 V
AC adapter output current3 A3 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm139 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm80.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source986 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported

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