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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 25identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 4 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (8 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 8,647 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (11529 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:8
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:11529 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):688 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:5764 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):1.5 GHz
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:2.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:2000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):128 MB
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:256 MB

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack
56 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers48
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features9 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
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 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s11529 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11529 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-PersonalWPA3-Personal, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedASUS RouterASUS Router
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Features3 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityFirewallFirewall
DHCP serverYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContent filter, Time controls, Time rewards
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
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 currentDiffers1.5 A5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm88 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm218 mm
WeightDiffers511 g1.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers407 mm418 mm
Package depthDiffers174 mm291 mm
Package heightDiffers78 mm124 mm
Package weightDiffers1.6 kg4.2 kg

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