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ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 vs ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 4 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (8 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 7,206 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (11529 Mbit/s vs 4323 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:8
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BD5:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:11529 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:688 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:1376 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:5764 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • ZenWiFi BD5:1.5 GHz
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:2.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD5:512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:2000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • ZenWiFi BD5:128 MB
    • ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack:256 MB

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD5, ZenWiFi BN12 2er Pack
57 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh system
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers48
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features8 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 8 (802.11bn)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4323 Mbit/s11529 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11529 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA3-Personal, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Router
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Features3 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB2000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFirewall
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContent filter, Time controls, Time rewards
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
Ethernet WANYesYes
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
Poweridentical
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
AC adapter input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm88 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm218 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source418 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 kg

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