ASUS WL router ZenWiFi BQ16

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The powerful Wi-Fi 7 Mesh makes your smart home future-proof with ultra-fast quad-band connectivity of up to 25,000 Mbps with multi-link operation and 4096-QAM. Ultimate AiMesh powered by AI delivers robust backhaul connections with coverage of up to 370 square meters and a feature-rich network for the entire home that can scale with any expandable ASUS router. Set up to three SSIDs with the Smart Home Master for easy setup and management of IoT devices, instant VPN connections, and convenient parental controls. Twelve internal antennas and sixteen powerful front-end modules eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in all directions, while robust heat dissipation enhances Wi-Fi reliability. With versatile WAN configuration options and a convenient USB port that supports 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering, you can always stay connected to the internet. Stay protected with AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, one-tap security scan, comprehensive VPN support, and site-to-site VPN. The advanced parental controls ensure digital well-being through instant monitoring, effortless presets, customizable scheduling, and reward settings.

Key specifications

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (3x), RJ45 WAN Port
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Router functions
Mesh capable, VPN
5 GHz transfer rate
5764 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1376 Mbit/s
Item number
43695580

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
90IG08K0-MO3N0V
Release date
5-3-2024

Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
White

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Mesh capable, VPN
VPN support
IPSec, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Wi-Fi frequency band
Quad-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK
WLAN functions
Guest access, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
12 x
6 GHz transmission rate
11520 Mbit/s
5 GHz transfer rate
5764 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1376 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Mobile phone standard
5G
Max. data transfer rate
11529 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (3x), RJ45 WAN Port
Max. port speed
10000 Mbit/s

Mesh networking properties

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

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power adapter, RJ45 cable

Product dimensions

Length
7.20 cm
Width
17.70 cm
Height
21.80 cm
Weight
1300 g

Package dimensions

Length
31.40 cm
Width
21.70 cm
Height
18.60 cm
Weight
2.37 kg

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.Telekom
    1 %
  • 13.AVM
    1,1 %
  • 14.ASUS
    1,2 %
  • 14.Google
    1,2 %
  • 16.Synology
    1,3 %

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 13.Ubiquiti
    6 days
  • 15.Acer
    8 days
  • 16.ASUS
    13 days
  • 17.Telekom
    18 days
  • 18.Draytek
    19 days

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Mercusys
    5,8 %
  • 13.Xiaomi
    5,8 %
  • 15.ASUS
    6,1 %
  • 16.Synology
    6,4 %
  • 17.Huawei
    6,5 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
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