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ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Antennas quantity
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2
- ZenWiFi BQ16:12
Top Wi-Fi standard
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- ZenWiFi BQ16:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2500 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BQ16:11529 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):574 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BQ16:1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2402 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BQ16:5764 Mbit/s
Internal memory
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):512 MB
- ZenWiFi BQ16:2048 MB
Flash memory
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):128 MB
- ZenWiFi BQ16:256 MB
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5):2
- ZenWiFi BQ16:3

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Comparison of ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5), ZenWiFi BQ16
48 specifications	A ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5)View product	B ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	White	White
LED indicators	Power	Power
Antenna type	Internal	Internal
Antennas quantityDiffers	2	12
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Wireless LAN features8 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	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)Differs	2500 Mbit/s	11529 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs	574 Mbit/s	1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs	2402 Mbit/s	5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11529 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffers	SSH, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS	WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
Guest access	Yes	Yes
VPN supportDiffers	Instant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard	- VPN Client L2TP - VPN Client Open VPN - VPN Client PPTP - VPN Server IPSec - VPN Server Open VPN - VPN Server PPTP - VPN Fusion
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	512 MB	2048 MB
Flash memoryDiffers	128 MB	256 MB
BeamFormingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parental control featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Content filter, Time controls, Time rewards
Operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for one	• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	3
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	12 V	19 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	1.5 A	3.42 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	155 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	140 mm	72 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	218 mm
WeightDiffers	495 g	1.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	416 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 kg

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