We tested three available Asus routers. Pick your favourite

Overview of the models

The Asus Networking Division offers routers for just about every application and environment. Whether you’re looking for an affordable WiFI router or as an avid gamer, you can’t do without RGB LED lighting. The same is true if you need to cover a larger area, for example a house, for which Mesh solutions are already needed, and it is the AiMesh function that is one of the main strengths of this manufacturer’s routers.

Conclusion

Asus didn’t disappoint this time either, and although the trio of routers tested couldn’t be more different in focus and design or price, the user experience is equally good on any of them.

I praise the excellent software support with many useful features, the most important of which I consider to be AiMesh, which I have been using myself since its release, about four years. During this period, I have replaced the router and nodes several times, and it is the possibility of combining different Asus routers in one network that is the biggest advantage of this solution. You can start with the cheap RT-AX55 and buy a second one to expand your network if needed.

Or vice versa, you buy a gaming or high-end model first and later find you need better coverage, so you buy a second, cheaper piece to go with it. Let us know in the comments what router you use and if you have experience with mesh solutions.

English translation and edit by Jozef Dudáš


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