Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 vs ASUS ZenWiFi ET8

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 15identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BD4:Mesh router
    • ZenWiFi ET8:Mesh system
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD4:4
    • ZenWiFi ET8:6
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BD4:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • ZenWiFi ET8:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD4:2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi ET8:4804 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • ZenWiFi BD4:1.5 GHz
    • ZenWiFi ET8:1.7 GHz
  • Flash memory
    • ZenWiFi BD4:128 MB
    • ZenWiFi ET8:256 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD4:2
    • ZenWiFi ET8:4
  • AC adapter output current
    • ZenWiFi BD4:1.5 A
    • ZenWiFi ET8:3 A

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD4, ZenWiFi ET8
52 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Maximum coverageKnown for one603 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features6 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 6E (802.11ax)
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)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)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s4804 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one2882 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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-PersonalSSH, WPA, 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
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — 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
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
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
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
Ethernet WANYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm161.5 mm
WeightDiffers511 g740 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 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 one339 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one174 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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