Review: ASUS RT-AX88U Dual band AX6000 router

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Comparing this with the ASUS AC5300 or the Netgear XR500 makes this router seem somewhat lackluster when it comes to range, Within 5 meters it holds out strong but especially the 5ghz soon as you go to a different floor that strength drops massively compared to the other two. Also does this not have the muti-band? like the others, that often seems to be a nice feature that helps
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DeskStar:

upgraded 1Gb interweb
1 Gbps internet? I hate you 😛
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Halulam:

We still have 2 mbps here for mainstream
Yikes, well at least you can load up your favorite website daily 🙂
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For that price Ubiquiti Router/gateway with NanoHD AP is better, cheaper and more reliable option. It does not support AX yet, but that's more or less gimmick until it get widely available.
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yeeeeman:

Can you get hold of a Galaxy s10 and check how the ax connection works?
No, I also categorically refuse to spend that much money on _any_ smartphone.
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xrodney:

It does not support AX yet, but that's more or less gimmick until it get widely available.
They said the same about AC in the beginning. With things like WIFI I think it's better to invest (but only if you are due for a new one) for the long run, as such routers will last you many many years. Of course in two years AX will be mainstream and more affordable, so that's a valid argument to think about as well.
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Hilbert Hagedoorn:

They said the same about AC in the beginning. With things like WIFI I think it's better to invest (but only if you are due for a new one) for the long run, as such routers will last you many many years. Of course in two years AX will be mainstream and more affordable, so that's a valid argument to think about as well.
Sure I agree, but I can simply replace AP in two years to get AX support when needed and still resell older AP for about 70% cost. Problem i have with all Netgear, Asus, Linksys etc is reliability, performance and functionality. Over past 8 years or so I used or tested multiple brands and models and so far most performance, functions with easy config and highest reliability is on Ubiquiti side. BTW I tested (LOCAL) speed on Unifi NanoHD and got over 600mbit/s for one client regardless of range (1m up to 20m over 2 walls) using 80MHz non DFS channels.
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Only Gigabit ports for that price? DISAPPOINTED! Could have been 2.5gbit or 10Gbit... You know, you gotta be ahead of the curve.
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DeskStar:

Sure does support it.... Unless the specs i read when i bought it and still read now are wrong... "It is in the actual title of the product..." https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RT-AX88U/specifications/
Was talking about Ubiquiti. Asus might looks ok on paper but as others mentioned in real world AC performance seems better plus there is a lot of reports about Stability issues and disconnects for existing clients.
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DeskStar:

I gotcha....kinda figured that out after the posting. I can say the only things to have issues were android based systems like cell phone and or my kids tablets. After an update to the router i personally have never had an issue. My MS phone would stay connected and galaxy s7-9's dropping connection like flies. Only them no iphones and or other pieces of equipment. Router will suffice for what i need it for for the next four plus years. And then i will jump on 5G when optimally mainstream.
About that... well Android having issues would pretty much be move away for me as about 70% devices I use over Wifi is using android and extended family is pretty much 100% Android. Main point here is Ubiquiti cost less, is pretty much entry level enterprise grade and have Zero connectivity issues and higher speeds. And its expandable if needed.