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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 29identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 3 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (7 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 5,761 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK) (8643 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 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). Product type: Mesh system on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), Mesh router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8. 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 BT8.

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):Mesh system
    • ZenWiFi BT8:Mesh router
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):4
    • ZenWiFi BT8:7
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:4323 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BT8:1000 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):2
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3
  • AC adapter output current
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):1.5 A
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3 A
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK):140 mm
    • ZenWiFi BT8:159 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 (2-pack EU+UK), ZenWiFi BT8
52 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh systemMesh router
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers47
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 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/s8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8643 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
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
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityFirewallFirewall
DHCP serverYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
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 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm159 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm186 mm
WeightDiffers511 g855 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers407 mm325 mm
Package depthDiffers174 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers78 mm169 mm
Package weightDiffers1.6 kg4.56 kg

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