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ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
Tri-band BE18000 system with two 10 Gbit/s ports on every unit and a fully published hardware sheet, backed by a detailed independent review. Only three Ethernet ports per unit.
7.9BPR score
- €622Price
- 6 GHz: yes (tri-band, 320 MHz) · 2 × 10G + 1 × 1G per unit — published by ASUS6 GHz band and wired port speed, as published
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Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The ZenWiFi BT10 suits homes with a multi-gigabit fibre line, or with Ethernet cabling between floors, where the buyer wants 10 Gbit/s ports without paying flagship prices. ASUS publishes more than most: link rates of up to 11529 Mbps on 6 GHz, 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, channel widths up to 320 MHz, a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 256 MB of flash. Each unit has one 10G WAN/LAN port, one 10G LAN port, one 1G WAN/LAN port and USB 3.0.
Dong Knows Tech rated the system 8.6 out of 10 and reported a sustained wireless backhaul of almost 5 Gbps between units placed 40 feet apart, using MLO. The same review criticises the three-port layout, the 6 GHz range and slow storage speeds over USB. RTINGS has also tested the model, but we could not read its scores.
What is missing: a coverage figure in square metres per pack, a power consumption figure, and any statement on how many years of security updates buyers will receive. The security suite, AiProtection Pro, is listed in the specification without a subscription being mentioned.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Pack size priced
- 2 units
- Bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (tri-band)
- Class
- BE18000
- 6 GHz link rate
- up to 11529 Mbps
- 5 GHz link rate
- up to 5764 Mbps
- 2.4 GHz link rate
- up to 688 Mbps
- Channel width
- 20/40/80/160/320 MHz
- Ethernet ports per unit
- 1 × 10G WAN/LAN, 1 × 10G LAN, 1 × 1G WAN/LAN
- USB
- 1 × USB 3.0
- Processor
- 2.0 GHz quad-core
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM, 256 MB flash
- Dimensions
- 159 × 72 × 186 mm
- Power supply
- 12 V, max. 3 A
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 6 GHz radio with 320 MHz channels: up to 11529 Mbps link rate
- Two 10 Gbit/s ports on each unit (one WAN/LAN, one LAN)
- Processor and memory published: 2.0 GHz quad-core, 2 GB RAM, 256 MB flash
- Dong Knows Tech: 8.6/10, almost 5 Gbps sustained wireless backhaul at 40 ft
- AiProtection Pro listed with no subscription mentioned
Worth knowing
- Only three Ethernet ports per unit, the third just 1 Gbit/s
- About 622 euros for two units
- Power consumption and coverage in m² not published on the specification page
- No security-update period stated
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Systems.
| Product | Score | 6 GHz band and wired port speed, as published | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZenWiFi BT10This product · top score | 7.9 | 6 GHz: yes (tri-band, 320 MHz) · 2 × 10G + 1 × 1G per unit — published by ASUS | €622 |
| Deco BE85Runner-up | 7.7 | 6 GHz: yes (tri-band, 320 MHz) · 2 × 10G (one RJ45/SFP+ combo) + 2 × 2.5G per unit — published by TP-Link | €852 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.3 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the ZenWiFi BT10 need a subscription for its security features?
The ASUS specification lists AiProtection Pro, WPA3, DNS-over-TLS and a security scan without mentioning a subscription, and Dong Knows Tech describes the firmware features as included. ASUS does not state on the product page how long firmware updates will be provided.
Can the two units be linked by cable?
Yes. Each unit has two 10 Gbit/s ports, so one can carry the link to the other unit and one remains free for the modem or a fast device. That leaves only a single 1 Gbit/s port spare, so a switch is usually needed.
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