Name: ASUS RT-AC5300
Brand: ASUS
SKU: e85a684c-5a18-47c5-86fd-143502390b18

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The ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 router is a high-performing router that offers fast speeds, wide coverage, advanced features, robust security, and ease of us... more

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Neither ASUS RT-AC5300 nor ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 were recommended by experts this month

On 2 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 71 Router expert endorsements , however neither ASUS RT-AC5300 nor ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Router received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at TP-Link Archer AX50 or other critically acclaimed Routers of this month.

For reference, TP-Link Archer AX50 received 3 endorsements this month, from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Lifewire (13 Mar 2024).

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Digital Trends	Tom's Guide	Laptop Mag	TechRadar	Business Insider	T3	How To Geek	Wirecutter	Lifewire	PCMag
1	-	$80	TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection.	-	-	3	-	2	-	-	-	2	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	ASUS RT-AC5300	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$120	ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 The ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 router is a high-performing, feature-rich, and secure router that offers fast speeds, wide coverage, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for households with multiple devices, small businesses, and tech enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither ASUS RT-AC5300 nor ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Digital Trends	Tom's Guide	Laptop Mag	TechRadar	Business Insider	T3	How To Geek	Wirecutter	Lifewire	PCMag
1	-	$80	TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection.	-	-	3	-	2	-	-	-	2	-
2	-	$280	Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 router is a high-speed and powerful device that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, offers excellent range performance, and advanced security features, making it an ideal choice for households with heavy internet usage and multiple devices.	1	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
3	-	$49	Google Nest WiFi The Google Nest WiFi router is a reliable and efficient solution for families of four who frequently use multiple devices simultaneously and want fast and reliable internet speeds, with parental controls, QoS capabilities, and easy setup and management using the Google Home app.	-	-	2	4	5	-	-	-	-	-
4	+1	$298	Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with excellent speed and range, advanced features such as parental controls and QoS settings, and easy setup and management through a mobile app.	-	-	-	1	-	-	4	-	-	-
5	-1	$299	Asus RT-AX86U The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users.	-	1	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6	-	$391	Asus RT-AX88U The Asus RT-AX88U router is a powerful and reliable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with advanced security features, 8 Gigabit LAN ports, and a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent option for households with multiple smart home devices or IoT devices.	-	-	9	-	-	-	1	-	-	-
7	-	$490	Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6E standards, offering top speeds of up to 11,000 Mbps, and is ideal for users who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming and gaming.	-	8	-	-	3	8	-	-	-	-
8	-	$220	Synology WRX560 The Synology WRX560 router is highly praised for its speed, range, features, security, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for demanding tasks such as streaming 4K video and online gaming.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	2
9	-	$60	TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 The TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 router is a reliable and affordable option for those looking for fast Wi-Fi speeds and adequate coverage for small to medium-sized homes.	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	3	-	-
10	+1	$200	Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 The Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 router with a maximum speed of 5.4Gbps, suitable for large households or small offices with multiple devices, and comes with Netgear Armor for all-encompassing anti-virus, anti-malware, and data protection.	5	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	-
11	-1	$315	TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 router is a high-speed, Wi-Fi 6 router with Tri-Band Wi-Fi, Ultra Connectivity, Maximized Coverage, and TP-Link HomeShield security features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for any home or office.	2	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-
18	-	$406	Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 The Asus Rapture GT-AX11000 router is a high-performance router with advanced features for gamers and families, offering fast and stable Wi-Fi connectivity, comprehensive security features, and easy setup and management.	-	3	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-
19	-	$63	TP-Link Archer AX10 The TP-Link Archer AX10 router is a dual-band AX1500 router that offers good speed and performance for streaming and gaming, with improved wireless connection and increased transfer speeds for reduced lag and latency, making it suitable for large homes or office spaces with many users and devices.	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
20	-	$130	TP-Link Deco X20	-	5	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
21	-	$499	Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 router is highly praised for its exceptional speed, performance, and range, making it ideal for seamless streaming, lag-free gaming, and smooth web browsing experiences.	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
22	-	$1150	Eero Max 7	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
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No expert reviews linked yet for ASUS RT-AC5300.

Expert reviews [17]

86

Total expert reviews: 17

with a score: 10
without a score: 7

Highest score by Alphr	100
Average score based on 17 reviews	86
Lowest score by Top New Review	70

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From Seller:

1024-QAM technology - 80% faster 5 GHz at up to 2100 Mbps, 66% faster 2.4 GHz at up to 1000 Mbps
33% greater 2.4 GHz coverage with 4 transmits, 4 receives (4T4R) antenna design, able to reach our widest-ever coverage up to 5000 SQFT.
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From Seller:

Dual band with the latest 802; 11 AC 3x3 technology for combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps.AiProtection : AiProtection Pro, AiProtection, Malicious site blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking. WAN : Internet connection Type - PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP. Dual WAN, 3G/4G LTE dongle, Android tethering, Port forwarding, Maximum port forwarding rule : 64, Port triggeringc, Maximum port triggering rule : 32, DMZ, DDNS, NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay.
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Official Urls:

https://www.asus.com/es/networking/rtac68u/?Search... Report

EAN Numbers: 0012304346791, 0611968424489, 0631772300632, 0667562773331, 0719926006897, 0740642340613, 0777004569122, 0777004581285, 0777304566487, 0796594426745, 0803982847928, 0808112928461, 0809394261123, 0854902005126, 0886227418992, 0886227419005, 0886227419012, 0886227419029, 0886227419050, 0886227806294, 0889349320822, 4054842427910, 4056572591121, 4712900320824, 4716659418993, 4716659419013, 4716659419020, 4716659440888, 4716659639794, 4718017334952, 5054484487234, 5054484727538, 5054533487239, 5054533727533, 5054629349335, 5425656655674, 7427457165176, 7887117123203, 8862274190052

UPC Numbers: 012304346791, 611968424489, 631772300632, 667562773331, 719926006897, 740642340613, 777004569122, 777004581285, 777304566487, 796594426745, 803982847928, 808112928461, 809394261123, 854902005126, 886227418992, 886227419005, 886227419012, 886227419029, 886227419050, 886227806294, 889349320822

Model Numbers: 3662728, 90IG00C0-BM3000, 90IG00C0-BO3000, RT-AC68U

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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a very popular option in the middle of the routers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Linksys EA7500 or Asus RT-AC66U .

ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is $26.59 cheaper than the average router ($146.58).