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ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro vs TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack)

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 10 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (12 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 10,328 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (11529 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro has 175 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack) (1376 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Yes on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack). Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on the TP-Link Deco X25(3-pack).

  • LED indicators
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:Power
    • Deco X25(3-pack):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:12
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Deco X25(3-pack):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:11529 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:1376 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5764 Mbit/s
    • Deco X25(3-pack):574 Mbit/s
  • Apps supported
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:ASUS Router
    • Deco X25(3-pack):TP-Link Deco
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro:5
    • Deco X25(3-pack):2

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, Deco X25(3-pack)
64 specifications
Design2 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antennas quantityDiffers122
Maximum coverageKnown for one743.2243 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features8 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 standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA3
Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Static IPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP proxyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apps supportedDiffersASUS RouterTP-Link Deco
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one11529 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Features1 differ
Cloud services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTP-Link ID
Firewall securityDiffersMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64SPI Firewall
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeamFormingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental control featuresKnown for oneContent filter, Custom profiles, Time controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating modesKnown for oneWireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point ModeUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers52
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A1.5 A
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers174 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one1.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)

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