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ASUS ZenWiFi Mesh WiFi System ZenWiFi AC / AX

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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.

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

External score 76%
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

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Specifications

ACAX

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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from cnet have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent mesh performance
  • Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Privacy policy isn't very clear

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent throughput performance
  • Strong parental controls
  • Easy to install
Cons
  • Lacks AES 256-bit encryption

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Good parental controls
  • Easy to set up
Cons
  • App doesn’t explain what’s going on
  • Dynamic DNS

tomsguide[4]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomsguide have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Two-year warranty
  • Easy to set up
Cons
  • Lacks Wi-Fi 6
  • No power-saving idle mode

trustedreviews[5]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent throughputs
  • Easy to set up and configure
  • Excellent parental controls
Cons
  • No 2.5Gbps WAN port

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References

  1. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX review: This Wi-Fi 6 mesh router hits the sweet spot. [cnet].
  2. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AC (CT8) Review. [pcmag].
  3. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) review. [techradar].
  4. ^ Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) review. [tomsguide].
  5. ^ Asus ZenWifi AX Review. [trustedreviews].

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