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ASUS WL router ZenWiFi BQ16

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Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
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Mesh networking number of satellites3

Product details

The BE25000 Quad Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Mesh Router offers coverage of up to 8000 square meters, dual 10G ports, and acts as a Smart Home Master with multi-SSID features for IoT, VPN, and parental control. It includes network security features without a subscription, AiMesh, and supports 4G and 5G mobile connections.

Features:

  • The powerful WiFi 7 Mesh provides ultra-fast quad-band connectivity of up to 25000 Mbps with multi-link operation and 4096-QAM, making your smart home future-proof.
  • Set up to three SSIDs with the Smart Home Master to easily manage IoT devices, establish instant VPN connections, and implement convenient parental controls.
  • Twelve internal antennas and sixteen powerful front-end modules eliminate WiFi dead zones in all directions, while robust heat dissipation enhances WiFi reliability.
  • With versatile WAN configuration options and a handy USB port ready for 4G LTE and 5G mobile connections, you can access the internet anytime.
  • Stay secure with Trend Micro's commercial AiProtection Pro, which offers a one-click security check, comprehensive VPN support, and site-to-site VPN.
  • Advanced parental controls ensure digital well-being with instant monitoring, effortless presets, customizable scheduling, and reward settings.

Key specifications

Router type
Mesh router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Mesh capable, Multi WAN, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
5 GHz transfer rate
5764 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1376 Mbit/s
Number of ports
5 ports
Network connections
RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (2x), RJ45 WAN Port

General information

Item number
43695589
Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
90IG08K0-MO3N2V
Release date
5.3.2024
Sales rank in Category Routers
134 of 2788
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
White

Router properties

Router type
Mesh router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Mesh capable, Multi WAN, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN
VPN support
IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Wi-Fi frequency band
Quad-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPA3-Enterprise
WLAN functions
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
12x
5 GHz transfer rate
5764 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1376 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
5 ports
Network connections
RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (2x), RJ45 WAN Port
Max. port speed
10000 Mbit/s

Mesh networking properties

Mesh networking type
Starter Set
Mesh networking number of satellites
2x

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
579.57 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 13.78

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power adapter, RJ45 cable, Warranty card

Product dimensions

Length
21.40 cm
Width
17.42 cm
Height
7.20 cm
Weight
1341 g

Package dimensions

Length
42.50 cm
Width
33.70 cm
Height
11 cm
Weight
5.06 kg

30-day right of return
36 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
9 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 13.TP-Link
    1 %
  • 16.MikroTik
    1.2 %
  • 17.ASUS
    1.3 %
  • 18.Vodafone
    1.6 %
  • 19.Zyxel
    1.8 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 14.Netgear
    4 days
  • 14.Synology
    4 days
  • 17.Xiaomi
    9 days
  • 18.ASUS
    10 days
  • 19.Draytek
    13 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 21.Telekom
    6.6 %
  • 22.Draytek
    6.7 %
  • 23.ASUS
    6.9 %
  • 24.FRITZ!
    7.2 %
  • 25.ZTE
    7.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good87/100
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Rank 1 out of 5connectMesh-Systeme mit Wi-Fi 7 im TestReleaseMarch 2025
  • PositiveMLO with three frequencies (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz)
  • PositiveHigh WLAN performance
  • Positiveseparate WLANs for loT and guests on all three Freq.
  • PositiveTwo 10 GbE sockets plus 3x 1 GbE
  • PositiveUSB 3.0 with printer and NAS sharing
  • PositiveNetwork protection without a plan
    Very good94/100
    PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseMarch 2025
    • PositiveFour wireless modules with Wi-Fi 7 and 4x4 MIMO
    • PositiveMLO with three frequencies (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz)
    • PositiveHigh WLAN performance
    • Positiveseparate WLANs for loT and guests on all three Fred.
    • PositiveTwo 10 GbE sockets plus 3x 1 GbE
    • PositiveUSB 3.0 with printer and NAS sharing
      Very good94/100
      PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
      • PositiveFour wireless modules with Wi-Fi 7 and 4x4 MIMO
      • PositiveMLO with three frequencies (2.4/5/6 GHz)
      • PositiveHigh WLAN performance
      • PositiveSeparate WLANs for IoT and guests, on all three frequencies
      • PositiveTwo 10 GbE sockets + three times 1 GbE
      • PositiveUSB 3.0 with printer and file sharing, many NAS protocols supported