Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 vs TP-Link Deco BE63

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 3,455 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Deco BE63 (8643 Mbit/s vs 5188 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Deco BE63 (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Deco BE63 has 1 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (4324 Mbit/s vs 4323 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8, Mesh system on the TP-Link Deco BE63. Number of products included: 3 pc(s) on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8, 2 pc(s) on the TP-Link Deco BE63.

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BT8:Mesh router
    • Deco BE63:Mesh system
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE63:5188 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:688 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE63:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:4323 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE63:4324 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
    • Deco BE63:5188 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ZenWiFi BT8:3
    • Deco BE63:4
  • Width
    • ZenWiFi BT8:159 mm
    • Deco BE63:107.5 mm
  • Depth
    • ZenWiFi BT8:72 mm
    • Deco BE63:107.5 mm

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BT8, Deco BE63
67 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one800 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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/s5188 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs8643 Mbit/s5188 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, WPA2, WPA3
IGMP snoopingYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Apps supportedKnown for oneASUS RouterUnknown — 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
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
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
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, 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
Firmware upgradeable viaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetwork
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
Ethernet WANYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
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 mm107.5 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm107.5 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm176 mm
WeightKnown for one855 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)2 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of units includedKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one298 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one169 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.56 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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%

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