Experts prefer Asus RT-AX88U over ASUS RT-AC5300
On 2 May 2024 (9 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements .
Currently, Asus RT-AX88U received 2 endorsements from How To Geek (30 Apr 2024) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022). Meanwhile, ASUS RT-AC5300 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Lifewire |
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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. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | ASUS RT-AC5300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 30 Apr 2024 How To Geek ranked Asus RT-AX88U as #1
Rank Router Comment #1 out of 8 Asus RT-AX88U Best Wi-Fi Router Overall... ... ... Source: www.howtogeek.com - On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Asus RT-AX88U as #9
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Asus RT-AX88U Best future-proof Wi-Fi 6 routerSource: www.laptopmag.com
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Digital Trends | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Lifewire |
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1 | New * | $89 | TP-Link Archer AX55 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2 | - | $288 | 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 | - | $45 | 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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - |
4 | - | $300 | 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. | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [20]
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Expert Reviews | 100 |
Average score based on 20 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by routerchart.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
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- 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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- Next gen Wi-Fi standard 802.11Ax Wi-Fi standard for better efficiency and throughput; ultrafast Wi-Fi speed 6000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed to handle even the busiest network with ease.Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current.
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Asus RT-AX88U is a popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk AX8 or Netgear Nighthawk C7800 .
Asus RT-AX88U is $250.52 more expensive than the average router ($139.99).