While the RT-AX92U and RT-AC88U excel in their own way, what if we combined the two? Well, Asus has done just that with the Asus RT-AX92U, an unapologetically high-end 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 router oozing with features and with the performance to match. Finally, it’s worth noting that the Asus RT-AX56U comes packed with a lifetime subscription to Asus’ commercial-grade network security, Trend Micro-powered AiProtection.
It retains the angled look of many premium Asus routers but with a more compact and subdued aesthetic that shouldn’t stick out too much in a living room or office setting. Moving on from performance, the Asus RT-AX56U sports a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and two antennas. Combined with MU-MIMO and 1024-QAM tech, OFDMA cleverly breaks down channels into smaller sub-carriers to push the Wi-Fi signal simultaneously to multiple devices. Real-world results naturally vary, but at this price point, the router performed admirably in our experience and impressed when paired with Wi-Fi 6 compatible devices thanks to the OFDMA technology and 80 MHz channel bandwidth (no 160 MHz, though). The Asus RT-AX56U delivers theoretical throughput speeds of 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz band. The router is an affordable way to level up your home network in preparation for the inevitable mass adoption of Wi-Fi 6. Asus attempts to buck the trend with the Asus RT-AX56U, an entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router with on-point performance and decent features – not words we expected to join together this soon, but here we are. With Wi-Fi 6 support slowly creeping into more routers and devices, you’d expect manufacturers to slap on a chunky premium as people hunger for the latest standard. But, if you want everything a router could offer on the cutting-edge of networking tech (minus Wi-Fi6), then Asus RT-AC88U won’t disappoint, especially if you’re a gamer. With no Wi-Fi 6 and no tri-band technology, justifying what is by all measures a hefty price tag may be a difficult task for some, especially if you’ll struggle to make use of all the sophisticated features. Doing so reduces congestion, minimizes packet loss, and improves latency. The router also ships with what Asus calls a ‘free game accelerator.’ In reality, this is a complimentary subscription to the Gamers Private Network, a network service that automatically seeks out the best route to a game server. First up is Adaptive Quality of Service, which essentially allows you to prioritize bandwidth for certain activities, namely gaming, with a One-Click Game First mode, which will dedicate everything the network’s got to ensure low latency gaming. This is one for the gamers, and the feature set reflects this. A 4×4 antenna design with AiRadar beamforming, the intuitive and versatile ASUS Router App/web interface, MU-MIMO technology, and AiProtection with Trend Micro network security – the Asus RT-AC88U has it all. On the performance side of things, the Asus RT-AC88U excels at offering a reliable Wi-Fi signal, with superb throughput speeds and 5000 square foot coverage. Alongside, Asus has packed in state-of-the-art features, blistering fast throughput speeds, top-notch connectivity options with no less than 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and intuitive network management features. The Asus RT-AC88U is a slick-looking device that will hit all the right chords for those that favor the ‘gamer’ aesthetic with sharp angles and stylish red accents.
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