Name: Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
Brand: Asus
SKU: dce628b2-5a20-4fa6-a901-75ab8f75c7b6
Price: 329.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.1 (2581 reviews)

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The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that offers excellent speed and range, making it ideal for households with mu... more

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Experts prefer Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 over NetGear Orbi RBK50

On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 70 Router expert endorsements .

Currently, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 received 2 endorsements from How To Geek (16 Jul 2024) and TechRadar (28 Jun 2024). Meanwhile, NetGear Orbi RBK50 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Laptop Mag	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter	How To Geek	T3	PCMag	Digital Trends	TechRadar	Business Insider	Lifewire
2	-	$330	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	-	-
N/A	N/A	$219	NetGear Orbi RBK50	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 16 Jul 2024 How To Geek ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #4

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#4 out of 8 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
Best Mesh Router

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Source: www.howtogeek.com
On 28 Jun 2024 TechRadar ranked Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 as #1

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#1 out of 6 Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8
The best Wi-Fi router overall

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Source: www.techradar.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while NetGear Orbi RBK50 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Laptop Mag	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter	How To Geek	T3	PCMag	Digital Trends	TechRadar	Business Insider	Lifewire
1	-	$1500	Netgear Orbi 970	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
2	-	$330	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	-	-
3	-	$300	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.	-	6	-	-	8	-	-	-	3	-
4	-	$96	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	-
5	-	$44	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
6	-	$160	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.	-	-	-	-	2	-	5	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	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.	-	-	-	-	5	-	2	-	-	-
8	-	$200	Google Nest WiFi Pro The Google Nest WiFi Pro router is highly praised for its speed, performance, range, features, security, ease of use, and compatibility with smart home devices, making it a top choice for streaming, gaming, and providing reliable Wi-Fi coverage in both homes and office spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	4	-	-
17	-	$59	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	-	-	-
18	-	$110	TP-Link Deco X20	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [26]

88

Total expert reviews: 26

with a score: 16
without a score: 10

Highest score by TechRadar	100
Average score based on 26 reviews	88
Lowest score by Tom's Guide	70

Score distribution:

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60-80
40-60
20-40
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Expert reviews [20]

80

Total expert reviews: 20

with a score: 12
without a score: 8

Highest score by ireviews.com	100
Average score based on 20 reviews	80
Lowest score by TechGearLab	56

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Maximum Range : 5500 Sq Ft.LED Indicator : Power x 1. Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current, DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current.
Banish WiFi Dead Zone—Tri-band mesh WiFi system with unique antenna placement delivers strong WiFi to every corner of your home providing total wireless speed of 6600Mbps
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input voltage：100 -240V
FAST WHOLE HOME WIFI SYSTEM - Covers up to 5000 square feet with high performance WiFi, kit includes WiFi router and Satellites
TRI-BAND TECHNOLOGY - Unlike other WiFi sets that lose speed as you add devices, Orbi routers maintain data flow for your connected devices using a dedicated backhaul connection
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