Testseek.com have collected 107 expert reviews of the Asus RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit Router and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit Router.
January 2016
(87%)
107 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
86 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Almost a Gigabit of wireless throughput when paired with another in bridge mode
Fast data transfer rates
Good range
Feature packed
Easy to set up and use
The Asus RT-AC88U router has eight superfast Gigabit LAN ports
Speedy Wi-Fi performance and lots of useful features. Its Web interface is smartly designed and easy to use
Class leading performance
Great software
Lot of advanced adjustability
Eight LAN ports
MU-MIMO support
Loaded with ports and management features
Multi-User Multiple Input
Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) enabled
Speedy throughput performance in testing
Excellent performance
Feature rich
Powerful software
Great WiFi Performance
Great Coverage
Attractive Design
Great Interface
Dual-WAN
Extremely easy to use
Packed with features
The editors didn't like
MUMIMO not supported
Meh USB 3.0 storage throughput
Run with the pack wireless performance
Relatively pricey
Could be overkill if you have a slower Internet connection
The router's USB 3.0 port is awkwardly placed
And when coupled with an external hard drive
Its NAS performance is just average
Expensive
Occasionally lost Wi-Fi connectivity on iPhone
USB 3.0 port placement is annoying
Middling file-transfer speeds on our tests
Complicated back-end can be intimidating
Doesn't have the same range as other models
Lack Of Clients To Fully Use the Router's Capabilities
Published: 2016-02-05, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
The Asus RT-AC88 offers the latest and greatest that wireless technology has to offer. It has excelled in our performance tests and continues the ASUS tradition of innovating with the addition the gaming booster and the ASUS Router app that allows for tot...
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Published: 2016-01-14, Author: Mark , review by: overclock3d.net
When it comes to home networking most of us find our ISP provided routers to be sub-par, either providing us with inadequate WiFi range or performance or simply slowing down under the pressure of our many wired and wireless devices.High end routers are ex...
Almost a Gigabit of wireless throughput when paired with another in bridge mode
MUMIMO not supported, Meh USB 3.0 storage throughput, Run with the pack wireless performance
ASUS fanbois have been all worked up about the RT-AC88U, judging from SNBForums discussions. But neither our chamber nor real life tests provide reason for such excitement, at least on the basis of wireless performance. What Forum posters seem most excite...
The Asus RT-AC88U router has eight superfast Gigabit LAN ports, speedy Wi-Fi performance and lots of useful features. Its Web interface is smartly designed and easy to use
The router's USB 3.0 port is awkwardly placed, and when coupled with an external hard drive, its NAS performance is just average
You'll pay a lot for the Asus RT-AC88U, but it has everything you'd want in a router. If you have the money, this is the router to get...
After all the tests, we can say that the ASUS RT-AC88U is a very impressive router for a dual-band type. Overall, it is extremely fast and has excellent admin software for both mobile devices and desktop; we also liked that it features a game-specific Qua...
The RT-AC88U is easily one of the best feature packed routers I've seen in some time. The eight gigabit ports instantly made it one of my favourites as the lack of ports on modern day routers is one of my biggest bugbears and more manufacturers should tak...
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Published: 2016-06-14, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: The result is feature-packed routers that often go far beyond what other dedicated networking companies churn out and this RT-AC88U is another example. It's a follow-up to last year's RT-AC87U, which bumped the theoretical top wireless speed from 1,733Mb...
The ASUS RT-AC88U is one of a kind in the market. It lies somewhere between the top tier AC5300 and AC2600 solutions like the RT-AC87U. Build quality of this router is solid from the internal components to the external design, and on that note, I have al...
The Asus RT-AC88U router has eight superfast Gigabit LAN ports, speedy Wi-Fi performance and lots of useful features. Its Web interface is smartly designed and easy to use
The router's USB 3.0 port is awkwardly placed, and when coupled with an external hard drive, its NAS performance is just average
You'll pay a lot for the Asus RT-AC88U, but it has everything you'd want in a router. If you have the money, this is the router to get...
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Published: 2015-12-09, Author: Sean , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: First things first: you need to understand that this isn't a modem router but a router access point. So if you're using ADSL or Fibre for your connection to the internet you'll still need a modem. This device plugs into the modem and provides wireless con...
