Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) vs TP-Link Deco X15(3-Pack)

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 14identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 5 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Deco X15(3-Pack) (7 vs 2). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 7,442 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco X15(3-Pack) (8643 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack) has 388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Deco X15(3-Pack) (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). LED indicators: Power on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), Yes on the TP-Link Deco X15(3-Pack). 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 X15(3-Pack).

  • LED indicators
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):Power
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):Yes
  • Antennas quantity
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):7
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):2
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):8643 Mbit/s
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):1201 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):688 Mbit/s
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):300 Mbit/s
  • Apps supported
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):ASUS Router
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):TP-Link Deco
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):3
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):2
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack):159 mm
    • Deco X15(3-Pack):110 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BT8 (2-pack), Deco X15(3-Pack)
69 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeMesh systemMesh system
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers72
Maximum coverageKnown for one548 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
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 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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs8643 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one4323 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one8643 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalWPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedDiffersASUS RouterTP-Link Deco
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
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Tagged VLANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
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
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Port forwardingYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneFirewallUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP serverYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBedtime, Custom profiles, Family online time ranking, Off time, Pause the Internet, Professional content filter library, Time rewards, Weekly/monthly reports
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
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
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 one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers159 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm114 mm
WeightKnown for one855 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Number of units includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one422 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one281 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one119 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.21 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, RoHS, JPA, JRF, VCCI, NCC, BSMI
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 - 60%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%

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