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Sep 24, 2026 5:05 AM

Refurb: 3-Pk ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Routers (5000 Mbps, 6800 sq. ft)

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PrimeTimeBuys via eBay has Refurbished - Excellent: 3-Pack ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router System (BD5 W-3-PK) w/ 1-Year Allstate Warranty on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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Excellent - Refurbished Details:
  • Appearance: Looks brand new, no dents or visible scratches.
  • Performance: Fully functional. Works like new.
  • Warranty: One-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable).
  • Return Policy: 30-day free returns (seller pays for return shipping)
Product Details:
  • Dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 5000 Mbps with MLO and 4K-QAM
  • ASUS AiMesh technology boosts coverage up to 6,800 sq. ft. and easy extendibility with compatible ASUS routers for seamless and secure whole home WiFi
  • Four internal antennas and four high-power front-end modules eliminate WiFi dead zones
  • 24/7 end-to-end protection with commercial-grade AiProtection Pro and advanced VPNs
  • IoT Network, parental controls & VPN easy setup on multiple devices with Smart Home Master SSIDs
  • Dual 2.5G Ethernet ports with auto detection
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and robust cooling

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $30 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179.99 at the time of this post.
  • eBay Seller Info:
    • PrimeTimeBuys (18,379) feedback rating)
    • 99.6% Positive feedback
  • Return Policy:
    • Free 30 day returns (seller pays for return shipping).

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PrimeTimeBuys via eBay has Refurbished - Excellent: 3-Pack ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router System (BD5 W-3-PK) w/ 1-Year Allstate Warranty on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to SD staff member DesertGardener for finding this deal.


Excellent - Refurbished Details:
  • Appearance: Looks brand new, no dents or visible scratches.
  • Performance: Fully functional. Works like new.
  • Warranty: One-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable).
  • Return Policy: 30-day free returns (seller pays for return shipping)
Product Details:
  • Dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 5000 Mbps with MLO and 4K-QAM
  • ASUS AiMesh technology boosts coverage up to 6,800 sq. ft. and easy extendibility with compatible ASUS routers for seamless and secure whole home WiFi
  • Four internal antennas and four high-power front-end modules eliminate WiFi dead zones
  • 24/7 end-to-end protection with commercial-grade AiProtection Pro and advanced VPNs
  • IoT Network, parental controls & VPN easy setup on multiple devices with Smart Home Master SSIDs
  • Dual 2.5G Ethernet ports with auto detection
  • Quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and robust cooling

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $30 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $179.99 at the time of this post.
  • eBay Seller Info:
    • PrimeTimeBuys (18,379) feedback rating)
    • 99.6% Positive feedback
  • Return Policy:
    • Free 30 day returns (seller pays for return shipping).

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Written by DesertGardener | Staff

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Arkile
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Pros
Massive savings versus new units
Whole-home WiFi 7 mesh
Dual 2.5G Ethernet ports
Free lifetime security features
Reputable high-volume eBay seller


Cons
Refurbished not brand-new units
No 6 GHz WiFi band
Mixed customer stability reviews
One-year Allstate third-party warranty
Only two ports per node
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Hefewe1zen
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Wireless backhauls are going to be much slower and add airtime congestion, wired APs are best even @ 1 gb
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Community Reviews

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 3-pack is a low-cost WiFi 7 mesh kit aimed at whole-home coverage, especially when you want three nodes for wireless use. The price looks unusually strong versus buying new, and the kit keeps the same WiFi name with centralized ASUS management. Its dual 2.5G Ethernet ports and optional wired backhaul add flexibility, while 6 GHz is less important for many devices and can be useful in congested areas. The main tradeoffs are the dual-band design, limited ports, refurbished condition, and reported ASUS app and firmware quirks. It fits best when coverage matters more than top-end mesh flexibility.

  • Households needing three mesh nodes for broad coverage, because the kit delivers Wi‑Fi 7 mesh at a low price and 6 GHz can still be useful in congested areas.

    -bruce-Ramen4LifeHotpuck6

  • Homes using wired backhaul and wired devices, because the nodes work well as access points and the 2.5G ports can feed a switch or backhaul link.

    crackzattictropicalbMibdragon82

  • Wireless-mesh setups in crowded apartments or city neighborhoods, because 6 GHz can be faster and Wi‑Fi 7 features help manage interference.

    Hotpuck6Nintendo1474Nintendo1474

  • People whose internet use stays under 500 Mbps, because the kit can handle that load fully wirelessly without needing the faster 6 GHz band.

    Nintendo1474Nintendo1474

  • Wireless mesh users who want the best roaming performance, because dual-band backhaul shares airtime with clients and can add congestion and latency.

    tennislover1234Hefewe1zenHefewe1zenHotpuck6

  • Homes that need lots of Ethernet ports at each node, because this dual-band kit only has two 2.5G ports per unit and can force a separate switch.

    UndisclosedHerotropicalbtropicalb

  • Owners mixing older ASUS mesh hardware, because firmware differences can stop guest Wi‑Fi from broadcasting across all nodes and complicate IoT segmentation.

    OCGuyOCGuy

  • People who want a polished router app and stable software, because the ASUS app can be slow, fail to save settings, and break IPv6 or parental controls.

    AmusedFang4558

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Sep 28, 2026 7:10 PM
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MugamboKushSep 28, 2026 7:10 PM
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How is this when compared to the costco one.
Deco tp link wifi 7 BE13000?

I got this recently and havent opened the box yet
Sep 28, 2026 8:52 PM
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OCGuySep 28, 2026 8:52 PM
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FWIW, if you're looking to mix this set with any older ASUS AiMesh routers (I have an older XT8 + other routers as mesh units that I was hoping to upgrade for better coverage of IoT devices like outdoor cameras, etc.) check the firmware. These BD5 and most newer ASUS routers units are on 3.0.0.6.* which distributes the guest wifi network across all units on the same firmware but if you throw in anything on the older 3.0.0.4* firmware only our MAIN wifi network will broadcast through the AiMesh units. I had to place my IoT network on the MAIN network in order to segment another SSID into a VLAN. Not really ideal because some IoT devices will only connect to a single 2.4GhZ band (no mixing) and my 2.4+5 primary bands are now on the "guest" network so it is only broadcasting from the main router. I'll eventually just upgrade everything but just a heads up that ASUS is not upgrading their older WiFi 6+6E routers to the "current" firmware.
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Sep 29, 2026 3:33 AM
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Nintendo1474Sep 29, 2026 3:33 AM
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Quote from OCGuy View quoted comment :
FWIW, if you're looking to mix this set with any older ASUS AiMesh routers (I have an older XT8 + other routers as mesh units that I was hoping to upgrade for better coverage of IoT devices like outdoor cameras, etc.) check the firmware. These BD5 and most newer ASUS routers units are on 3.0.0.6.* which distributes the guest wifi network across all units on the same firmware but if you throw in anything on the older 3.0.0.4* firmware only our MAIN wifi network will broadcast through the AiMesh units. I had to place my IoT network on the MAIN network in order to segment another SSID into a VLAN. Not really ideal because some IoT devices will only connect to a single 2.4GhZ band (no mixing) and my 2.4+5 primary bands are now on the "guest" network so it is only broadcasting from the main router. I'll eventually just upgrade everything but just a heads up that ASUS is not upgrading their older WiFi 6+6E routers to the "current" firmware.
On the older firmwares, only the first guest wifi is broadcast across all nodes. Is that one not working either?
Sep 29, 2026 2:12 PM
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OCGuySep 29, 2026 2:12 PM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
On the older firmwares, only the first guest wifi is broadcast across all nodes. Is that one not working either?
Correct, only the Main network is broadcast across all nodes on 3.0.0.4.*. The current firmware broadcasts the FIRST guest network only
Sep 29, 2026 9:12 PM
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fantasylinSep 29, 2026 9:12 PM
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Why these mesh units don't have USB ports like regular routers do
Sep 29, 2026 9:19 PM
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Nintendo1474Sep 29, 2026 9:19 PM
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Quote from fantasylin View quoted comment :
Why these mesh units don't have USB ports like regular routers do
Because they're designed to be as cheap as possible so that they can bundle multiple nodes into a kit without losing money.
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Sep 30, 2026 3:46 AM
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carbonfiberSep 30, 2026 3:46 AM
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Dual band WiFi7 is such a scam

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Sep 30, 2026 4:53 AM
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Mibdragon82Sep 30, 2026 4:53 AM
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Quote from tropicalb View quoted comment :
I have the prior generation mesh set (ASUS XT8 ; WiFi 6). Each mesh unit (including mesh router) has 1-2.5GB port and 3-1.0GB ports (4 ports total). I use the 2.5GB port on the satellite (mesh) unit to connect via ethernet (using MoCA - cable TV coax) to a 2.5GB switch that is hooked up to the main XT8 router.With this setup I get 2.5GB on my local LAN on all wired devices that are (1) connected to the 2.5GB switch and (2) have a 2.5GB network interface card (NIC) in them. The nice thing about having more ports on the mesh units is when using in a wired backhaul setup, you can hook more devices up via ethernet without having to buy a separate switch. Of course if you need to hook up tons of devices then three 1.0GB ports on a mesh node won't work, you might have to get a 8- or 16-port switch if you have massive networking demands.Really annoyed ASUS is reducing the number of ethernet ports. For this reason I will probably skip WiFI 7 and wait for WiFi 8.
This is the way. I have a similar setup with et8. Use the custom Merlin firmware. Not sure if this model supports it. Use 2.5 back haul with moca due to wiring currently, but got a fiesta router for migration to 2.5 with switches.
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Sep 30, 2026 5:35 AM
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Nintendo1474Sep 30, 2026 5:35 AM
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Quote from carbonfiber View quoted comment :
Dual band WiFi7 is such a scam
How so? What are you missing out on?
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carbonfiberSep 30, 2026 6:36 AM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
How so? What are you missing out on?
the main difference of WiFi7 from WiFi6 is the 6Ghz band, without it they might as well just call it Wifi6
Sep 30, 2026 7:17 AM
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Nintendo1474Sep 30, 2026 7:17 AM
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Quote from carbonfiber View quoted comment :
the main difference of WiFi7 from WiFi6 is the 6Ghz band, without it they might as well just call it Wifi6
It's not, who told you that? We already had 6 GHz in WiFi 6, it's called 6E. And it still doesn't provide any noticeable benefit to the majority of people.

The big features of WiFi 7 are seamless band switching and simultaneous dual or tri-band usage with MLO, and Preamble Puncturing, which allows the router to cut off parts of channels with lots of interference without giving up the whole channel.

As you can tell, 6 GHz is optional. The majority of client devices that even support it rarely do things that would benefit from it. How often are you transmitting more than a gigabit per second on your smartphone?
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carbonfiberSep 30, 2026 7:23 AM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
It's not, who told you that? We already had 6 GHz in WiFi 6, it's called 6E. And it still doesn't provide any noticeable benefit to the majority of people.The big features of WiFi 7 are seamless band switching and simultaneous dual or tri-band usage with MLO, and Preamble Puncturing, which allows the router to cut off parts of channels with lots of interference without giving up the whole channel.As you can tell, 6 GHz is optional. The majority of client devices that even support it rarely do things that would benefit from it. How often are you transmitting more than a gigabit per second on your smartphone?
Wifi6E is the mid change over to wifi7, and yes I agree with you, Wifi6e pretty much all have 6Ghz
so when you go to wifi7 and take the 6Ghz out that's a step backwards
Sep 30, 2026 9:15 AM
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Nintendo1474Sep 30, 2026 9:15 AM
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Quote from carbonfiber View quoted comment :
Wifi6E is the mid change over to wifi7, and yes I agree with you, Wifi6e pretty much all have 6Ghz
so when you go to wifi7 and take the 6Ghz out that's a step backwards
Again, what are you using the 6 GHz for? There's a reason they made it optional.
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Hotpuck6Sep 30, 2026 11:57 AM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
Again, what are you using the 6 GHz for? There's a reason they made it optional.
Tell me you don't live in an area with high wifi congestion without telling me. 6 ghz may have lower range, but it's perfectly suited for this use case and if you have to rely on wireless backhaul, its a great fit for a mesh network.

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Sep 30, 2026 1:27 PM
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AmusedFang4558Sep 30, 2026 1:27 PM
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If you haven't used an ASUS mesh system before, be aware that their app is absolutely terrible. They update it frequently, but it hasn't improved over time. It's slow, it doesn't save settings, sometimes settings just erase themselves, it sometimes won't connect when you are on your own LAN, and it very frequently won't connect when you are outside of your LAN, even if you've configured it correctly for remove access.

ASUS mesh systems don't handle IPv6 very well at all (I just had to disable it).

One more thing that's particularly annoying regarding their parental controls: if you add any device to a group (so that internet access can be switched on and off according to a schedule), even if you specifically don't apply any DNS filtering, it still somehow applies the filtering and results in either no internet access or restricted access.

I'll never buy an ASUS mesh system again.

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