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ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 vs TP-Link Deco BE25
Product A: ASUS
58 of 90 known
Change ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
Product B: TP-Link
66 of 90 known
Change TP-Link Deco BE25
47 of 80 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 18 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 62 routers.
- WAN portA: 10GbpsB: 2.5GbpsASUS is 4 times higher.
- Link rateA: 17,981MbpsB: 5,012MbpsASUS is 3.6 times higher.
- Ethernet portsA: 3B: 2ASUS has 1 more.
- CoverageA: 279m²B: 242m²ASUS is 37 m² higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AASUS: 159 × 186 mm
- BTP-Link: 150 × 62 mm
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
All 90 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
BT10, BT10(W-1-PK), BT10(W-2-PK), BT10(W-3-PK)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model Name row: BT10(W-3-PK), BT10(W-2-PK) and BT10(W-1-PK). The quick start guide says Model: BT10.
Deco BE25, Deco BE25(1-pack), Deco BE25(2-pack), Deco BE25(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The page is titled Deco BE25 and Deco 7 BE5000 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The support page lists the US datasheet and user guide as V1.6. Other regions sell a Deco BE25 with BE3600 rates (2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, 160 MHz) from different hardware, for example Poland, Australia and the UK listings. Those are not stored here.
GTIN / EAN
197105429833, 1971054299569Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M025578487Read 15 October 2026Part BT10(W-1-PK), UPC 0197105429833. Stored without the leading zero.10Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/acme/classic/Products/overview/M025578488Read 15 October 2026Part BT10(W-2-PK), UPC 0197105429956. A second listing of a 2PK part shows 0197105429895, which is left out because its part number differs.
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026The US page and the ASUS eShop sell the 1, 2 and 3 packs.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90ig08y0-ma1c6v-asus-zenwifi-bt10.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS eShop USA lists BT10(W-1-PK), part number 90IG08Y0-MA1C6V, at 359.99 dollars. Part numbers 90IG08Y0-MA1C4V and 90IG08Y0-MA1C2V are the 2 and 3 packs.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Form factor
Segment
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi speed class
Wi-Fi radios
AASUS ZenWiFi BT10
| Band | Wi-Fi | Streams | Max channel width (MHz) | Max link rate (Mbps) | Dedicated backhaul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 40 | 688 | No |
| 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 4 | 160 | 5,764 | No |
| 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 4 | 320 | 11,529 | No |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart AiMesh backhaul uses Multi-Link Operation, aggregating or switching across multiple bands, so no radio is only a backhaul. TechRadar says the 6 GHz channel can optionally be reserved for backhaul, with Auto giving better results, so dedicated_backhaul is stored as false.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 6 GHz up to 11529 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 5764 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps, all WiFi 7. Transmit / Receive: 6 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 4x4 and 2.4 GHz 2x2. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160/320 MHz in total. Widths per band are 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz, 160 MHz at 5 GHz and 320 MHz at 6 GHz. Dong Knows Tech prints the same widths per band (see its entry), and they give the printed rates with those streams.6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 4x4 up to 5762 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz) and 6 GHz 4x4 up to 11,525 Mbps (20/40/80/160/320 MHz). ASUS prints 5764 and 11529, which are stored. These are the widths per band.
BTP-Link Deco BE25
| Band | Wi-Fi | Streams | Max channel width (MHz) | Max link rate (Mbps) | Dedicated backhaul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 40 | 688 | No |
| 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 240 | 4,324 | No |
Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Standards row lists 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11be/ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz. The WiFi Speeds row labels the 2.4 GHz rate 802.11ax, but 688 Mbps is the 802.11be 2x2 4096-QAM rate at 40 MHz (802.11ax tops out at 574 Mbps there), and the datasheet and Dong Knows Tech both give Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4 GHz, so that radio is stored as Wi-Fi 7. The capacity row says 4 Streams and Dual-Band. 688 Mbps at 40 MHz and 4324 Mbps at 240 MHz each fit 2 streams, so 2 per band. The page's Advanced Features row also lists a 320 MHz channel, but the datasheet says 240 MHz, the unit has no 6 GHz band and the 4324 Mbps rate is the 240 MHz rate, so 240 MHz is stored. No band is a dedicated backhaul (Dong Knows Tech: none).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco BE25(US) V1.6: signal rate 4324 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Wireless standards 802.11b/g/n/ax/be on 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be on 5 GHz. Features list 240 MHz Bandwidth.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz). Possible dedicated backhaul band: none. Firmware 1.0.13 at review.
Radio bands
3
2
6 GHz band
Yes
No
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
17,981Mbps
5,012Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
10
4
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz
240MHz
Wi-Fi features
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation combines and switches between the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM and 320 MHz channels. Band steering comes from Tom's Hardware, see that source.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA, 4096-QAM and 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. Multi-RU, preamble puncturing, TWT and AFC are not listed. Dong Knows Tech shows AFC as TBD.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review unit came preconfigured with the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands under a single SSID (Smart Connect). Stored as band_steering. Tom's Hardware measured 2,667 Mbps on 6 GHz and 1,293 Mbps on 5 GHz at six feet with iPerf3, which is a different method and is not stored.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Advanced Features row: MLO, 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs. Capacity row adds OFDMA. The datasheet adds MU-MIMO. The Dual-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands, but the maker does not name band steering, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features: MLO, 240 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Color.
External antennas
Internal antennas
81Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Eight internal antennas and ten high-power front-end modules.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Internal antennas x 8.
Detachable antennas
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
242m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Overview row: up to 2,600 sq. ft. (1-pack), converted to 242 m2 (241.5). The headline claims up to 6,600 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The 2-pack figure is on the maker's store page.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 20261-pack: covers up to 2,600 sq. ft. (242 m2). The 2-pack page says up to 4,600 sq. ft., converted to 427 m2 (427.4), and the 3-pack page says up to 6,600 sq. ft., converted to 613 m2 (613.2). Both are stored in the pack rows.
Connected devices per unit (claimed)
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1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Connect 150 Devices at Once. The footnote says connection to over 150 devices is based on laboratory test data. The maker states it for the system and not per pack, so it is stored as the product figure.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026Supports over 150 devices.
Ports and modem
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Ports
AASUS ZenWiFi BT10
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 1 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 10 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | LAN | 10 | Not available |
| USB-A | 1 | Not available | 5 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 10G WAN/LAN x 1, 10G LAN x 1, 1G WAN/LAN x 1 and USB 3.0 x 1. The manual labels them WAN/LAN1, 10G WAN/LAN2 and 10G LAN3 and calls the USB port USB 3.2 Gen 1x1. Stored as USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 port, WAN/LAN1 port, 10G WAN/LAN2 port and 10G LAN3 port.
BTP-Link Deco BE25
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 2 | WAN or LAN | 2.5 |
Ethernet ports
3
2
Multi-gig ports
2
2
Fastest WAN port
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
Fastest LAN port
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
USB ports
1
0
SFP+ port
No
No
Built-in modem
Not available
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Modem standards
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Mesh
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Mesh technologies
AiMesh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart AiMesh. The primary AiMesh router works with compatible ASUS routers as nodes.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: primary AiMesh router and AiMesh node.
Units per pack
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
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Identical units
Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Package content lists 1, 2 or 3 Deco BE25 units. Dong Knows Tech calls the hardware pre-synced and identical.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Pre-Synced Hardware yes. The text calls the units identical.
Satellite model
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Satellite ports
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Ethernet backhaul
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Dual 10G ports extend a 10G wired mesh backhaul between nodes. The page also names a flexible WAN or wired backhaul configuration with auto detection.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The 10G LAN port can be used for a wired backhaul between the router and the satellite.
Software
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Management
Mobile app, Web interface2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Router APP: ASUS Router APP. The web interface comes from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup runs through the ASUS Router app or the web GUI (ASUSWRT) at asusrouter.com.
Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud service: TP-Link ID. The page's web server entry is a service port. Dong Knows Tech says the web page is only for status and manual firmware updates, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Web User Interface: Simple (status only, no local management). Mobile app: Deco.
Online account required
Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup step 2: log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app. Dong Knows Tech says the app requires a login account with TP-Link and there is no web-based management.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Deco app requires a login account with TP-Link. The cons list says a TP-Link login account and mobile app are required, with no web-based management.
Operating modes
Network features
Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dual WAN, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart Home Master gives up to three SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network and VPN Network. Parental controls are said to come without subscriptions.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, Parental Control, Dual WAN, DDNS, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS. IoT Network comes from the product page. WAN aggregation and VLAN are not listed.
Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Guest network on each band, IoT network and device isolation, IGMP proxy and snooping for IPTV, HomeShield QoS by device and HomeShield parental controls, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The store says basic parental controls and QoS are free. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.
VPN server
VPN client
USB applications
File server, Media server, Time Machine, Printer server, Cellular modem2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB application row: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. The WAN row lists 3G / 4G LTE Dongle. Printer server comes from Tom's Hardware.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026USB application section: Time Machine backup, a network printer server, and a smartphone cellular connection for internet access.
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Security
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Wi-Fi security
WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Security row: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. A footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is only available on a single router and not under AiMesh mode.
WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The Wi-Fi Alliance finder has no listing for this model, so Enhanced Open is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.
Security service
AiProtection Pro1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.
Security service cost
Automatic firmware updates
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features list Online Upgrade. The user guide setup step 9 describes the automatic update time.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup step 9: Set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware.
Security updates until
Smart home
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Thread border router
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Matter controller
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Zigbee hub
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Bluetooth
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Smart home platforms
Hardware
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System on chip
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CPU cores
CPU clock
RAM
Flash storage
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
12 V, 3 A2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026DC Output 12V with max. 3A current. The manual lists the same rating.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current.
Included adapter output
Power use (typical, claimed)
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Power use (max, claimed)
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Measured
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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
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Range (measured)
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Power use under load (measured)
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Energy use per day (measured)
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width159Height186Depth72mm(6.3 × 7.3 × 2.8 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 159 x 72 x 186 mm, printed without labels. The unit stands upright, so 186 mm is the height. A retailer listing gives width 6.3 in, depth 2.8 in and height 7.3 in, which fits 159 wide, 72 deep and 186 high. Tom's Hardware prints 7.48 x 6.14 x 2.91 in, which is not stored.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table lists 159 x 186 x 72 mm with a (HxWxD) label. The values match the ASUS 159 x 72 x 186 mm and a 186 mm tall unit. TechRadar measured 1,661 Mbps close range, 614 Mbps two rooms away and 370 Mbps at 15 m with downloads from a Synology NAS to an HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14. That is not Tom's Guide IxChariot, so it is not stored.
Width150Height62Depth150mm(5.9 × 2.4 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm), width x depth x height.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm).
Dimensions with antennas
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Weight
Certifications
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Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
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FCC ID
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In the box
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In the box
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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