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ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 vs ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK)

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) (4 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 1,347 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) (4323 Mbit/s vs 2976 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK) (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Product colour: White on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, Black on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK).

  • Product colour
    • ZenWiFi BD5:White
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):Black
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BD5:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2976 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:688 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BD5:4323 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):2402 Mbit/s
  • Processor frequency
    • ZenWiFi BD5:1.5 GHz
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):1.7 GHz
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BD5:140 mm
    • ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK):90 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BD5, ZenWiFi XD5 (B-2-PK)
45 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325.1 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features8 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4323 Mbit/s2976 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPS
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 FusionVPN Client L2TP VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTP
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
SSID BroadcastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Ethernet WANYesYes
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 source1.5 A
AC adapter input currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm90 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm85 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source307 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers1 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Ethernet cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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