Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 vs TP-Link DECO BE65-5G

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 17identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link DECO BE65-5G has 571 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (9214 Mbit/s vs 8643 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 has 1,441 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G (4323 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). Product type: Mesh router on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8, Mesh system on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G. Antenna type: Internal on the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8, External on the TP-Link DECO BE65-5G.

  • Product type
    • ZenWiFi BT8:Mesh router
    • DECO BE65-5G:Mesh system
  • Antenna type
    • ZenWiFi BT8:Internal
    • DECO BE65-5G:External
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
    • DECO BE65-5G:9214 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:688 Mbit/s
    • DECO BE65-5G:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:4323 Mbit/s
    • DECO BE65-5G:2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
    • ZenWiFi BT8:8643 Mbit/s
    • DECO BE65-5G:5765 Mbit/s
  • Firewall security
    • ZenWiFi BT8:Firewall
    • DECO BE65-5G:Yes
  • AC input voltage
    • ZenWiFi BT8:110 - 240 V
    • DECO BE65-5G:100 - 240 V

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Comparison of ZenWiFi BT8, DECO BE65-5G
69 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersMesh routerMesh system
Antenna typeDiffersInternalExternal
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200
Transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dBmW
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one7Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum coverageKnown for one800 m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features6 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs8643 Mbit/s9214 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4323 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Differs8643 Mbit/s5765 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3
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 snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5G
5G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSub6
Features1 differ
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Firewall securityDiffersFirewallYes
Parental control featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContent filter, SafeSearch, Time controls, Youtube restriction
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRouter, AP
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
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 A
AC adapter output currentDiffers3 A3.3 A
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, 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 mm128 mm
DepthDiffers72 mm128 mm
HeightDiffers186 mm236 mm
WeightKnown for one855 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers3 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of units includedKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — 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

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