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ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 15identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 3 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (7 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 4,320 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (8643 Mbit/s vs 4323 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 488 MB more internal memory than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (1000 MB vs 512 MB). 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 BT8. Number of products included: 1 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, 3 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4
    • ZenWiFi BT8:7
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BD5:512 MB
    • ZenWiFi BT8:1000 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BD5:2
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
    • ZenWiFi BT8:159 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi BD5:70 mm
    • ZenWiFi BT8:72 mm
  • Height
    • ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
    • ZenWiFi BT8:186 mm
  • Number of products included
    • ZenWiFi BD5:1 pc(s)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3 pc(s)

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD5, ZenWiFi BT8
54 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers47
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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)Differs4323 Mbit/s8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)4323 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8643 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
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 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
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
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
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
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 source3 A
AC adapter input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm159 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm72 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm186 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source855 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source298 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source169 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.56 kg

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