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...
Published: 2019-04-11, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Speedy performance, Easy installation, Uses the latest 802.11ax technology, Eight LAN ports, Robust QoS settings, Built-in malware protection,
Expensive, AX clients are not yet ubiquitous
The 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 right now...
The ASUS RT-AX88U ticks most right boxes, the performance is good, and you are AX ready which could justify the 369 EUR price tag to be a bit more future proof. The big downside right now is that there are no AX clients available, but as stated. you are...
As I said at the start, this is not the definitive word on the performance of the two first-to-market Broadcom-based draft Wi-Fi 6 routers. Since they are both based on the same key Broadcom devices, I'd expect any significant performance differences I've...
I've been using the AX88U since the beginning of the year, it's covered my entire home network quite well in this time period and as its set to be replaced for new models coming in the one big take away for me is how stable it has been. Build quality is s...
Published: 2020-03-24, Author: Sean , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: The average home router that you get with your broadband connection doesn't do a good job. What ASUS has produced in the RT-AX88U is like a formula one racing car in comparison, featuring the latest and hottest WiFi 6 technology. Not only does it look ama...
Published: 2020-03-24, Author: Sean , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: The average home router that you get with your broadband connection doesn't do a good job. What ASUS has produced in the RT-AX88U is like a formula one racing car in comparison, featuring the latest and hottest WiFi 6 technology. Not only does it look ama...
