ASUS ZenWiFi Mesh WiFi System ZenWiFi AC (CT8, WiFi 5) & ZenWiFi AX (XT8, WiFi 6)
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Product Overview
The ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) and AC (CT8) include two WiFI 6 / WiFi 5 routers in a ready-to-deploy mesh configuration for maximum coverage at high performance.
The ZenWiFi AX achieves up to 6.6 Gbps maximum throughput across one 2.4 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands. The two stylish ZenWiFi nodes communicate over a dedicated 4x4 WiFi 6 backhaul at speeds up to 4804 Mbps without interfering with the clients. Features such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA ensure that each WiFi 6-compatible device gets its share of bandwidth even in highly congested network envrionments.
The ZenWiFi AC features a pair of AC3000 routers that deliver maximum throughput up to 3 Gbps. Each router has four vertically positioned and two diagonally positioned internal antennae, resulting in a clean design that fits in any interior decor while ensuring optimal coverage and performance.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent Wi-Fi performance
- Easy to set up and use
- Comprehensive app-based controls and customizations
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
Ext 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
- Excellent throughput performance
- Excellent mesh performance
- Excellent performance
- Good value for money
Cons
- Lacks Wi-Fi 6
- Lacks anti-malware tools
- Lacks AES 256-bit encryption
- No 2.5Gbps WAN port
- Privacy policy isn't very clear
- No power-saving idle mode
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antennae | 6x internal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 3x 1Gb LAN + 1x 1Gb WAN + 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ac + IPv4, IPv6 | IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax + IPv4, IPv6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 7.5 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 16.15 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 16 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 730 g | 716 g | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 1.5 GHz quad-core processor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security | WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support / IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP server, OpenVPN server, PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support / IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP server, OpenVPN server, PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WAN | Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | 256 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 128 MB Flash | 256 MB Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2020-01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 CES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
cnet[1]
Sentiment Score 79%The Asus ZenWiFi AX is an excellent mesh router. It nearly managed to match the best-in-class performance of the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6 version. At $450, this is still a splurge, but if you're looking for the best value, it's worth it.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent mesh performance
- Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
- Good value for money
Cons
- Privacy policy isn't very clear
pcmag[2]
Sentiment Score 83%The Asus ZenWiFi CT8 is an excellent choice for an 802.11ac mesh-based Wi-Fi system. It installs in minutes and delivered excellent speed and coverage throughout our test home. It comes with a lifetime AiProtection subscription that gives you robust parental controls and liftetime malware protection.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent throughput performance
- Strong parental controls
- Easy to install
Cons
- Lacks AES 256-bit encryption
pcmag[3]
Sentiment Score 79%The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is an excellent all-around choice for folks who want the latest in their homes. The platform ticks all the boxes: easy and fast mesh networking, Wi-Fi 6 support, and robust security tools to keep your family and data online. All that under the hood makes it a pricey system, but still not quite as expensive as some of the other mesh systems we've tested.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Easy and fast mesh networking
- Easy to install
- Supports 802.11ax and 2.5G
Cons
- Lacks anti-malware tools
techradar[4]
Sentiment Score 70%The Asus ZenWiFi AX supports tri-band Wi-Fi 6 on the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands, with a total speed of 6600Mbps (6.6Gbps) That's far beyond the speed of most current routers that use 802.11ac wi-fi, and even faster than many new Wi- Fi 6 routers as well. Each router also has a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed Internet connections. The Asus Router app and set-up procedure aren't quite as straightforward as other mesh systems, but it provides an impressive range of features.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Good parental controls
- Easy to set up
Cons
- App doesn’t explain what’s going on
- Dynamic DNS
tomsguide[5]
Sentiment Score 65%The ZenWiFi AX runs without a problem for a week, distributing emails, music, videos and the occasional gaming session. The two years of warranty coverage that Asus provides is among the best in the business and blows away Netgear's 90-day policy. It's easy to turn on the system's QOS software to set priorities for gaming, file transfer and other activities.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Two-year warranty
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Lacks Wi-Fi 6
- No power-saving idle mode
trustedreviews[6]
Sentiment Score 82%Asus ZenWifi AX is set up and configured through the smartphone app. System comes as two devices, giving you a main router and a satellite that you can place elsewhere. Each rounded cuboid satellite (160 x 75 x 161.5 mm) is identical, down to the slightly confusing array of ports on the rear.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent throughputs
- Easy to set up and configure
- Excellent parental controls
Cons
- No 2.5Gbps WAN port
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX review: This Wi-Fi 6 mesh router hits the sweet spot. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ax-review/. 2020-03-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AC (CT8) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ac-ct8. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ax-xt8. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ax-xt8. 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ax-xt8. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ Asus ZenWifi AX Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-ax. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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