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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 22identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 8 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (12 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro 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 BQ16 Pro 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). Weight: 511 g on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), 1.34 kg on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:12
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):688 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5764 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:2000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):128 MB
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:256 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):12 V
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:19 V

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro
56 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers412
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source743.2243 m²
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 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 standards802.11a, 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)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)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
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-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 accessYesYes
Apps supportedASUS RouterASUS 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
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11529 Mbit/s
Features3 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersFirewallMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
DHCP serverYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controls
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 currentDiffers1.5 A3.42 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm174 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm214 mm
WeightDiffers511 g1.34 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
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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