Which is better for a large house?

The eero Pro 7. Its tri-band design and 6 GHz band give more capacity per node, and you can add more eero units as needed. The ZenWiFi BD4 covers about 2,450 square feet per two-pack but has less headroom for many devices.

Do I need the 6 GHz band?

Only if your devices support it or your airwaves are crowded. Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops benefit most. Older gear stays on 2.4 and 5 GHz either way.

Which handles a multi-gig internet plan?

The eero Pro 7. Its 5 GbE ports and support for plans up to 5 Gbps let it use the speed. The ZenWiFi BD4 tops out at Gigabit Ethernet.

Which is better for smart-home devices?

The eero Pro 7, which has Thread and Zigbee radios built in. The ZenWiFi BD4 has no smart-home radios, so you would need separate hubs.

Is the ZenWiFi BD4 worth stepping up to over a basic router?

Yes if you want mesh coverage, PoE and a VPN server in one kit. If you mainly want speed and device capacity, the eero Pro 7 is the better step up.

Both should serve for years, but the eero Pro 7 has more future-proof hardware: tri-band Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE ports and smart-home radios. The ZenWiFi BD4 is limited by Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band only.

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack) vs Amazon eero Pro 7

The eero Pro 7 is the stronger mesh for most homes: tri-band Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE ports, Thread/Zigbee radios and a 4.7 rating from 361 owners beat the ZenWiFi BD4 on hardware and track record. The ZenWiFi BD4 is a cheaper-feeling dual-band unit with Gigabit Ethernet and a 4.0 rating from 31 ratings, so it suits tight budgets and smaller spaces. Buy the eero Pro 7 unless you need PoE or a VPN endpoint at the router.

Choose the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 if you want a simple dual-band mesh with PoE support and built-in VPN server options for a small home or office.
Choose the eero Pro 7 if you have a fast internet plan, lots of devices, or smart-home gear that needs Thread or Zigbee.

Prices

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack): $229.33 at BrightByte (last seen Nov 10)
Amazon eero Pro 7: $224.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
Difference: the Amazon eero Pro 7 is $4.34 cheaper than the ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack) at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 11)

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack) Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh

What separates them

	ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack)	Amazon eero Pro 7
Wi-Fi bands	Dual-band (2.4 GHz plus 5 GHz)	Tri-band with a dedicated 6 GHz band
Top wireless speed	3,600 Mbps	3,900 Mbps, BE10800 rating
Wired ports	Gigabit Ethernet	Two auto-sensing 5 GbE ports, up to 4.7 Gbps wired
Internet plan support	Gigabit-class plans	Plans up to 5 Gbps
Smart-home radios	None listed	Thread and Zigbee built in, plus Bluetooth LE 5.0
Power over Ethernet	Yes	No
VPN	VPN server with IPSec and L2TP	No VPN server
Owner ratings	4.0 from 31 ratings	4.7 from 361 ratings

Specs compared

Spec	ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack)	Amazon eero Pro 7
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz, 6.0 GHz
color	Multicolor	White
Encryption Type	WPA, WPA2, WPA3	WPA3
Wireless Standard	Wireless-AC, Wireless-N, Wireless-G	Wi-Fi 7
Wireless Band Count	Dual-band	Tri-Band
Supported Bands	Dual-band	—
Wi-Fi	Yes	—
Mesh System	Yes	—
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Yes	—
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	—
size	5.5" x 5.5" x 2.8"	—
VoIP (SIP)	No	—

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Spec	ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack)	Amazon eero Pro 7
Router Security	VPN	—
Ethernet Speed	GigaBit Ethernet	—
xDSL Modem	No	—
Wireless Security	WPA-Enterprise	—
Rack Mountable	No	—
Wireless Speed (max) (Mbps)	3600	—
MIMO	Yes	—
VPN Protocol	IPSec, L2TP	—
Connectivity	Wireless	—
Capacity	128 GB

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack) vs Amazon eero Pro 7

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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 (2-Pack) vs Amazon eero Pro 7

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