Published: 2021-01-07, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: With home offices becoming much more important for the majority of office workers during the pandemic, it's well worth the effort to take a close look at the heart of your home network, namely your router. What also makes this an especially good time to g...
Pros, Speedy performance, Easy installation, Uses the latest 802.11ax technology, Eight LAN ports, Robust QoS settings, Built-in malware protection
Cons, Expensive, AX clients are not yet ubiquitous
Bottom LineThe Asus RT-AX88U is the best Wi-Fi 6 router we've tested to date. It comes loaded with advanced features and very capable management software. While all that drives its price up somewhat, it's still the top future-proof router you can buy righ...
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Published: 2019-04-12, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: One of the first Wi-Fi 6 routers to hit our labs, the Asus RT-AX88U ($349.99) ushers in the next generation of Wi-Fi technology. Armed with the latest 802.11ax circuitry, this pricey router delivers speedy 160Mhz throughput and fast file-transfer speeds i...
Stunningly fast with 802.11ax clients, Strong performance over 802.11ac, Plenty of ports and features
Fiddly firmware, Less bandwidth than tri-band models
I'm sold. I knew that 802.11ax would mean faster Wi-Fi, but the reality is better than I'd dared hope for. Not only is it massively faster than 802.11ac at short range, it maintains that huge advantage through obstacles and over long distances. Hitherto I...
Outstanding speed and range, Good selection of additional features, Free security and VPN services
Expensive, Clunky web management console
It's expensive, but Asus' luxurious gold-trimmed router shows off the astonishing potential of Wi-Fi 6. If you want to experience the future of wireless technology, this is it...
Stunningly fast with 802.11ax clients, Strong performance over 802.11ac, Plenty of ports and features
Fiddly firmware, Less bandwidth than tri-band models
I'm sold. I knew that 802.11ax would mean faster Wi-Fi, but the reality is better than I'd dared hope for. Not only is it massively faster than 802.11ac at short range, it maintains that huge advantage through obstacles and over long distances. Hitherto I...
Published: 2024-01-17, Author: MARK , review by: mbreviews.com
Really good wireless performance in the single-client tests, Good performance in the multi-client stress tests, Two 2.5GbE ports + the option to set up dual-WAN, VLAN, Guest Network Pro and multiple VPN config available, Gaming-related features
No option to wall-mount it, Some potential issues with DFS channels on 160MHz bandwidth
The Design and Build Quality The ASUS RT-AX88U Pro borrowed the design of the RT-AX88U which, in turn, was heavily inspired by the RT-AC88U. And, while it's nice that ASUS has kept the same look for the series for so long, we are dealing with a very larg...
Published: 2021-04-04, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Abstract: The Asus RT-AX88U is one the first WiFi 6 router released on the market and it’s also one of the few to be WiFi 6 certified, so Asus wanted to make a lasting impression...
Worth a look if you're ready to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6.The Asus RT-AX88U is an excellent Wi-Fi 6 router and is a great way to future proof your home network even if you don't already have a lot of Wi-Fi 6 devices. It is only a dual-band router, but the higher...
Abstract: It's been a long, slow slog for the engineers developing Wi-Fi 6 chipsets and products. I've been in the thick of it, trying to develop Wi-Fi 6 test methods that can show whether these draft-standard products deliver on the benefits they promise. That eff...
