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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor vs ASUS ZenWiFi BD5

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 20identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor (4 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 723 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor (4323 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 1,441 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor (4323 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s).

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:3600 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
  • AC input voltage
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:100 - 240 V
    • ZenWiFi BD5:110 - 240 V
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:106 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:106 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5:70 mm
  • Height
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:200 mm
    • ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, ZenWiFi BD5
46 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneMesh routerUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features4 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 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)Differs3600 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
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, 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
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
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Virtual assistantKnown for oneGoogle AssistantUnknown — not stated by the source
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
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, SafeSearch, Time rewardsUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Ethernet WANYesYes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 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 one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers106 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers106 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm140 mm
WeightKnown for one1.04 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes

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