Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BT6 vs ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 25identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BT6:5762 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BT6:2882 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:4323 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • ZenWiFi BT6:5762 Mbit/s
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
  • Number of products included
    • ZenWiFi BT6:2 pc(s)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3 pc(s)

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BT6, ZenWiFi BT8
52 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMesh router
LED indicatorsPowerPower
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantity77
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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)Differs5762 Mbit/s8643 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs5762 Mbit/s8643 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Router
VPN supportInstant 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 FusionInstant 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
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memory1000 MB1000 MB
Flash memory128 MB128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFirewall
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneTime controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports33
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output current3 A3 A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width159 mm159 mm
Depth72 mm72 mm
Height186 mm186 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source855 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source298 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source169 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.56 kg

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