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Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro vs Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 543.2243 m² more maximum coverage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (743.2243 m² vs 200 m²). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 6,529 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (11529 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 4 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (5 vs 1). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Power, Status on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Weight: 1.34 kg on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, 986 g on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • LED indicators
    • Power
    • Power, Status
  • Maximum coverage
    • 743.2243 m²
    • 200 m²
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 11529 Mbit/s
    • 5000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5
    • 1
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 19 V
    • 9 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • 3.42 A
    • 3 A
  • Width
    • 174 mm
    • 139 mm
  • Depth
    • 72 mm
    • 240 mm

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54 specifications
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ASUS

ZenWiFi BQ16 ProView product
B

Linksys

LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz

Model LN1603-KE

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Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, Status
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one12
Maximum coverageDiffers743.2243 m²200 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersQuad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA3, WPA2
Guest accessKnown for oneYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS Router
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant 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
Featuresidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one2000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
BeamFormingYesYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controls
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYes
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor coresKnown for one4
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Band steeringKnown for oneYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers51
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/s
Power2 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V9 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers174 mm139 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm80.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.34 kg986 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supported

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