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Unlike ASUS’s previous Wi-Fi 7 ZenWiFi sets, the ZenWiFi BT6 is the first in the family to feature a single Multi-Gig port. And that can be a deal breaker for many. In a wired backhaul setup, which is generally recommended, this mesh system’s satellite unit will have its bandwdith limited …
Judging from the model names, you might think the ASUS RT-BE92U BE9700 tri-band router is simply the Wi-Fi 7 version of the previous Wi-Fi 6 RT-AX92U. That’d be reasonable. After all, the RT-BE86U is the latest variant of the RT-AX86U, and the RT-BE88U is the latest in the RT-XX88U lineage. …
The ASUS TUF Gaming is an interesting portable SSD lineup. For one, it comes in the Plus and A2 segments, with the former being ready-made drives and the latter being more of an enclosure that you’ll need to install your own NVMe SSD before it becomes a portable drive. Secondly, …
Today, ASUS exhibits a host of dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware at CES 2025, including the ZenWiFi BD5, the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, and the AiMesh-ready RT-BE58. There’s more, but with these alone, the Taiwanese company’s dual-band Wi-Fi 7 lineup is complete. Let’s find out more! ZenWiFi BD5 and ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor …
If you look at ASUS’s current mobile router, the RT-AX57 Go, and think, “Meh!” just because it lacks Wi-Fi 7, a SIM slot, or a Multi-Gig port, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Today, ASUS announced two brand-new travel routers with all of those features: the RT-BE58 Go and the …
The ZenWiFi BT8 is ASUS’s third Wi-Fi 7 mesh system after the BQ16 Pro and the BT10. As the number suggests, its performance grade is progressively lower. The most telling is the lack of 10Gbps support. Instead of two 10GbE Multi-Gig ports, the new system features two entry-level 2.5GbE ports. …
Asus’s second Wi-Fi 7 purpose-built mesh system, the ZenWiFi BT10, had a rough start. From the launch in early June until recently, the hardware proved buggy. Among other things, the satellite unit couldn’t stay wirelessly connected for longer than a day or so, especially with the MLO feature turned on. …
As mentioned in the post about when it’s time to replace a Wi-Fi router, the ASUS RT-AC86U was one of the few Wi-Fi 5 routers I’ve kept in operation, even in 2024. However, today, it’s no longer. After having had the location’s broadband upgraded to 2Gbps, it instantly became dated. …
The RT-BE86U BE6800 is the second dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS you can bring home today. In more ways than one, it’s a lesser hardware alternative to the first sans-6GHz RT-BE88U I tested in June. However, since this new RT-BE86U costs less yet has similar excellent performances in my …
The RT-BE88U, first announced in late March, is ASUS’s third standalone Wi-Fi 7 router after the RT-BE96U and GT-BE98 Pro, and it’s a special one. Unlike any other Wi-Fi 7 broadcasters I’ve seen, the RT-BE88U is unique in that it does not feature the 6GHz band. It’s a new type …
