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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 19identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor (4 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor has 1,441 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (4323 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor 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). Weight: 511 g on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), 1.04 kg on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor. Number of products included: 2 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), 1 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:2
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:4323 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:4323 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):140 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:106 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):70 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:106 mm
  • Height
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):140 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:200 mm
  • Weight
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):511 g
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:1.04 kg
  • Number of products included
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2 pc(s)
    • ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor:1 pc(s)

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor
50 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneMesh systemUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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)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)Differs2882 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm106 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm106 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm200 mm
WeightDiffers511 g1.04 kg
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 guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one407 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one174 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one78 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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