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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

This refurbished ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 3 pack is a low cost WiFi 7 mesh kit aimed at whole home coverage, with strong value versus buying new. The dual 2.5G Ethernet ports and free lifetime security features add flexibility, and the price is especially compelling for three nodes. The main tradeoffs are that it is dual band, has no 6 GHz radio, and only two ports per node, so wireless backhaul and wired device plans need to fit that design. It looks best for simpler homes or fully wired setups where the savings matter most.

  • The kit can deliver whole-home WiFi 7 mesh coverage at a much lower cost than buying new units.

    ArkileRamen4Life

  • The dual 2.5G Ethernet ports per node can support wired LAN devices when using wired backhaul setups.

    Arkiletropicalb

  • The system can work well for far-end coverage when configured as access points with one wired backhaul node.

    crackzattic

  • 6 GHz can be used daily in dense city setups when the mesh nodes are placed where laptops and phones operate.

    -bruce-

  • The kit lacks a 6 GHz band, which can limit Wi‑Fi 7 configurations that rely on 6E capabilities.

    ArkileNintendo1474

  • The dual-band design can reduce mesh performance or flexibility when wireless backhaul is used instead of fully wired backhaul.

    tennislover1234Ride_The_Sky

  • The refurbished condition and third-party Allstate warranty create coverage uncertainty compared with buying new.

    Arkile

  • The ASUS app can be slow and may fail to save settings or handle IPv6 properly, which can complicate setup and remote access.

    AmusedFang4558

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Oct 2, 2026 1:36 AM
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mcbrizzleOct 2, 2026 1:36 AM
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This is an insane deal, I think I paid $150 for a single one like 6 months ago. I guess it's important to point out that I have an ethernet backhaul so the dual-band vs tri-band debate doesn't apply to me.
Oct 2, 2026 3:24 AM
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tropicalbOct 2, 2026 3:24 AM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
If you knew, then you shouldn't be disappointed that they "reduced the number of ports". Because they didn't.
Comparing the two routers, ASUS absolutely did reduce the number of ports.

ASUS XT8: One 2.5GB Port, 3 1GB Ports. 1 + 3 = 4 total ports
ASUS BD5: Two 2.5GB Ports. 2 total ports.

Not following your point. 2 is less than 4. Less ports. The BD5 has fewer ports. And I don't like that ASUS reduced the number of ports.

References:
https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/

https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/
Oct 2, 2026 3:29 AM
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tropicalbOct 2, 2026 3:29 AM
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Quote from AmusedFang4558 View quoted comment :
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.
I have a different experience with the app. It saves settings.

I agree ASUS isn't perfect. Since you wouldn't buy ASUS again, what would you recommend?
Oct 2, 2026 3:43 AM
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Ramen4LifeOct 2, 2026 3:43 AM
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I paid more than this for one single router back in 2021. Three nodes of wifi 7 for 150, even dual band, is wild to me. Half my stuff cannot see 6ghz anyway.
Oct 2, 2026 3:50 AM
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Ride_The_SkyOct 2, 2026 3:50 AM
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Quote from Coolcat59 View quoted comment :
Only 50 more new on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHW9M7CB
Thanks for this link, I wouldn't buy it refurb at this price, but I wouldn't buy it period because it's dual band unless you will go 100% wired backhaul. I've been told multiple times triband for wireless backhaul.. Been waiting to replace my crappy tplink deco X55 mesh system... Even wired backhaul my cameras don't connect easily on 2.4ghz.. Something is off with tplink.
Oct 2, 2026 5:43 AM
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Nintendo1474Oct 2, 2026 5:43 AM
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Quote from tropicalb View quoted comment :
Comparing the two routers, ASUS absolutely did reduce the number of ports.

ASUS XT8: One 2.5GB Port, 3 1GB Ports. 1 + 3 = 4 total ports
ASUS BD5: Two 2.5GB Ports. 2 total ports.

Not following your point. 2 is less than 4. Less ports. The BD5 has fewer ports. And I don't like that ASUS reduced the number of ports.

References:
https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/

https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/
The BD5 is not the WiFi 7 version of the XT8. The BT8 is. The BD5 is the WiFi 7 version of the XD5. You are comparing completely different products at completely different price points.

The BD5 never had extra Ethernet ports to take away, its predecessor only had two as well. If you want your 4 ports, get a BT8.
Last edited by Nintendo1474 October 1, 2026 at 10:47 PM.
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Oct 3, 2026 12:06 AM
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tropicalbOct 3, 2026 12:06 AM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
The BD5 is not the WiFi 7 version of the XT8. The BT8 is. The BD5 is the WiFi 7 version of the XD5. You are comparing completely different products at completely different price points.

The BD5 never had extra Ethernet ports to take away, its predecessor only had two as well. If you want your 4 ports, get a BT8.
Thank you for the additional explanation! I agree.

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Oct 3, 2026 5:42 AM
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Nintendo1474Oct 3, 2026 5:42 AM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
Thanks for this link, I wouldn't buy it refurb at this price, but I wouldn't buy it period because it's dual band unless you will go 100% wired backhaul. I've been told multiple times triband for wireless backhaul.. Been waiting to replace my crappy tplink deco X55 mesh system... Even wired backhaul my cameras don't connect easily on 2.4ghz.. Something is off with tplink.
This only applies for higher internet speeds. It can do 500 Mbps just fine on dual band.

And yes, TP-Link is not to be trusted. I personally wouldn't even use one I got for free.
Oct 16, 2026 3:45 PM
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langjieOct 16, 2026 3:45 PM
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has anybody purchased this and received the refurb? is it working well?

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