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ASUS RT-AX82U 4x4 WiFi 6 Router

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Product Overview

ASUS RT-AX82U is a high-performance dual-band WiFi 6 gaming router. Unveiled at the same time with the RT-AX86U, it delivers WiFi 6 speeds up to 5400 Mbps and features a futuristic design with Aura RGB dynamic lighting effects.
The RT-AX82U is packed with easy-to-use game acceleration features, including a one-click Mobile Game Mode. Wired devices can be easily prioritized via the online control panel or by connecting them to the dedicated Gaming Port.
Designed with a full-on gaming vibe, RT-AX82U has a striking futuristic look. Its sleek, geometric lines give it a strong and purposeful stance, reinforced by the four non-removable antennas at the rear. At the front of RT-AX82U, a large full-width louvered window houses the stunning Aura RGB lighting system. Gamers can choose from a range of alternative full-color dynamic patterns or choose their own colors from a selection of patterns.

Ratings

What we found

Pros
  • High-quality dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router
  • Competitive price for a gaming router
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

What external reviewers found

External score 74%
Pros
  • Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
  • Good value for money
  • Good parental controls
  • Compact design
  • Low latency
  • Easy to set up
Cons
  • No dedicated gaming port
  • No modem

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Specifications

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External Reviews

techradar[1]

Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
The Asus RT-AX82U offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (aka 802.11ax) with a top speed of 5400Mbps (5.4Gbps) It doesn't include a modem, so it provides a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port for connecting to your existing modem or router in order to use your broadband connection. The Asus Router app provides a Mobile Gaming mode that prioritises mobile devices for maximum performance. There's also a security feature called AiProtection that monitors your network for malware and hacking attempts.
Pros
  • Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
  • Easy to set up
  • Good parental controls
Cons
  • No modem

tomshardware[2]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomshardware have found:
The Asus RT-AX82U offers a good combination of throughput and gaming performance, all in an attractive, reasonably compact package. With QoS enabled, the average ping times drop slightly in the overloaded configuration. We were impressed by the high scores, the option for gaming settings, and the integrated security.
Pros
  • Low latency
  • Compact design
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • No dedicated gaming port

References

  1. ^ Asus RT-AX82U review. [techradar].
  2. ^ Asus RT-AX82U Gaming Router Review: Solid Mid-Range Performance, Plus RGB. [tomshardware].

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