Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT6

27specifications compared
11differ
16identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT6 has 3 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (7 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT6 has 1,439 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (5762 Mbit/s vs 4323 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 1,441 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT6 (4323 Mbit/s vs 2882 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 BT6. Number of products included: 1 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, 2 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT6.

Antennas quantity
- ZenWiFi BD5:4
- ZenWiFi BT6:7
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT6:5762 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
- ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT6:2882 Mbit/s
Internal memory
- ZenWiFi BD5:512 MB
- ZenWiFi BT6:1000 MB
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- ZenWiFi BD5:2
- ZenWiFi BT6:3
Width
- ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
- ZenWiFi BT6:159 mm
Depth
- ZenWiFi BD5:70 mm
- ZenWiFi BT6:72 mm
Height
- ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
- ZenWiFi BT6:186 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD5, ZenWiFi BT6
38 specifications	A ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 View product	B ASUS ZenWiFi BT6 View product
Design1 differ
Product colour	White	White
LED indicators	Power	Power
Antenna type	Internal	Internal
Antennas quantityDiffers	4	7
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	4323 Mbit/s	5762 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	688 Mbit/s	688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs	4323 Mbit/s	2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5762 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS	WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
Guest accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VPN support	Instant 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	Instant 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
Internal memoryDiffers	512 MB	1000 MB
Flash memory	128 MB	128 MB
Parental control	Yes	Yes
Parental control featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Time controls
Built-in processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	3
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 A
AC adapter input currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	159 mm
DepthDiffers	70 mm	72 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	186 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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