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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 21identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 5 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor (7 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 5,043 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor (8643 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) 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). Product type: Mesh router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, Mesh system on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack).

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:Mesh router
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):Mesh system
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):7
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:3600 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):4323 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):1000 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):3
  • AC input voltage
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:100 - 240 V
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):110 - 240 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor:2 A
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):3 A

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)
56 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
Antennas quantityDiffers27
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source548 m²
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
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)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)Differs3600 Mbit/s8643 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 standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Router
Features1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantKnown for oneGoogle AssistantUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, SafeSearch, Time rewardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers2 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers106 mm159 mm
DepthDiffers106 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm186 mm
WeightDiffers1.04 kg855 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source422 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source281 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.21 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source

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