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Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) vs Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 348 m² more maximum coverage than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (548 m² vs 200 m²). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 3,643 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (8643 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3 vs 1). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), Power, Status on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz. Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the Linksys LN1603-KE Dual-band (2.4 GHz.

  • LED indicators
    • Power
    • Power, Status
  • Maximum coverage
    • 548 m²
    • 200 m²
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 8643 Mbit/s
    • 5000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 3
    • 1
  • AC adapter output voltage
    • 12 V
    • 9 V
  • Width
    • 159 mm
    • 139 mm
  • Depth
    • 72 mm
    • 240 mm
  • Height
    • 186 mm
    • 80.5 mm

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58 specifications
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ASUS

ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack)View 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 one7
Maximum coverageDiffers548 m²200 m²
Reset buttonYesYes
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 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)Differs8643 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one4323 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one8643 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 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-PersonalWPA3, WPA2
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYes
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
Built-in processorYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MB
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewall
DHCP serverKnown for oneYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYes
Processor coresKnown for one4
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Band steeringKnown for oneYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
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
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageDiffers12 V9 V
AC adapter output current3 A3 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm139 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm80.5 mm
WeightDiffers855 g986 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one422 mm
Package depthKnown for one281 mm
Package heightKnown for one119 mm
Package weightKnown for one3.21 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supported

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