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ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) vs TP-Link Deco BE3600

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 3 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Deco BE3600 (7 vs 4). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 5,761 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco BE3600 (8643 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE3600 has 2,194 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) (2882 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). 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 TP-Link Deco BE3600. Number of products included: 2 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), 3 pc(s) on the TP-Link Deco BE3600.

  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):7
    • Deco BE3600:4
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):688 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):4323 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE3600:688 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):3
    • Deco BE3600:2
  • AC input voltage
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):110 - 240 V
    • Deco BE3600:100 - 240 V
  • AC adapter output current
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):3 A
    • Deco BE3600:1.5 A
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):159 mm
    • Deco BE3600:150 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), Deco BE3600
67 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers74
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one548 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features7 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)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs8643 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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-PersonalWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
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 snoopingYesYes
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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 FusionOpenVPN Server, PPTP VPN Server, L2TP/IPSec VPN Server
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Family time, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, SafeSearch, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports, Youtube restriction
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltage12 V12 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A1.5 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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
WidthDiffers159 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm62 mm
WeightKnown for one855 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)3 pc(s)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers422 mm234 mm
Package depthDiffers281 mm222 mm
Package heightDiffers119 mm160 mm
Package weightDiffers3.21 kg2.56 kg

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