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ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro vs NETGEAR Orbi 370

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 11identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 503.2243 m² more maximum coverage than the NETGEAR Orbi 370 (743.2243 m² vs 240 m²). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 8,029 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the NETGEAR Orbi 370 (11529 Mbit/s vs 3500 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 1,000 MB more internal memory than the NETGEAR Orbi 370 (2000 MB vs 1000 MB). Weight: 1.34 kg on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, 359 g on the NETGEAR Orbi 370.

  • Maximum coverage
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:743.2243 m²
    • Orbi 370:240 m²
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
    • Orbi 370:3500 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:2000 MB
    • Orbi 370:1000 MB
  • Flash memory
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:256 MB
    • Orbi 370:512 MB
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5
    • Orbi 370:2
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:174 mm
    • Orbi 370:120 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:72 mm
    • Orbi 370:75 mm
  • Height
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:214 mm
    • Orbi 370:203.7 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Orbi 370
51 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageDiffers743.2243 m²240 m²
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 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)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s3500 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one1376 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one5764 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — not stated by the source
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 FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2000 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers52
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers174 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm203.7 mm
WeightDiffers1.34 kg359 g
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products included2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)

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