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ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)

41specifications compared
17differ
24identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 5 more antennas quantity than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (12 vs 7). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 195.2243 m² more maximum coverage than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (743.2243 m² vs 548 m²). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 2,886 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (11529 Mbit/s vs 8643 Mbit/s). Weight: 1.34 kg on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, 855 g on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack).

Antennas quantity
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:12
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):7
Maximum coverage
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:743.2243 m²
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):548 m²
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:1376 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5764 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
Internal memory
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:2000 MB
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):1000 MB
Flash memory
- ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:256 MB
- ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):128 MB

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)
54 specifications	A ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro View product	B ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)View product
Design2 differ
Product colour	White	White
Product type	Mesh system	Mesh system
LED indicators	Power	Power
Antenna type	Internal	Internal
Antennas quantityDiffers	12	7
Maximum coverageDiffers	743.2243 m²	548 m²
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Quad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 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 standards	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)	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)Differs	11529 Mbit/s	8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs	1376 Mbit/s	688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs	5764 Mbit/s	4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs	11529 Mbit/s	8643 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffers	SSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS	WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
IGMP snoopingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Guest access	Yes	Yes
Apps supported	ASUS Router	ASUS Router
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
Features3 differ
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal memoryDiffers	2000 MB	1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers	256 MB	128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Port forwarding	Yes	Yes
Firewall securityDiffers	Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64	Firewall
DHCP server	Yes	Yes
Parental control	Yes	Yes
MU-MIMO technology	Yes	Yes
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for one	Content filter, Custom profiles, Time controls	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for one	Wireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	5	3
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers	3.42 A	3 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	174 mm	159 mm
Depth	72 mm	72 mm
HeightDiffers	214 mm	186 mm
WeightDiffers	1.34 kg	855 g
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	422 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	281 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	119 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.21 kg

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