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Since I posted the review on the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, I’ve gotten questions about comparing it to the Orbi RBRE960, which is the router unit of the NETGEAR Orbi RBKE 960 series. Well, an ASUS GT-AXE16000 vs. NETGEAR RBKE960 matchup is a bit like apples vs. oranges. For one, …
If you asked me “Dong, tell me da best router to get, money is not an issue!”, which many of you actually did over the years, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 would be it. Aside from the bulky design and the big hurdle that is the hefty $699 suggested retail …
In more ways than one, the new ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (model XP4) is ASUS’s Powerline alternative to its entry-level ZenWiFi AX Mini (XD4). Specifically, the ASUS XP4 is its older cousin, plus the built-in Powerline capability. And that makes a huge difference in their physical shapes and functionality. Still, since …
ASUS Instant Guard is an easy way to have a private VPN connection on your mobile device that’s linked to your ASUS router at home. You’ll learn all about it in this post. If you’re unfamiliar with what a VPN is, this post provides a detailed explanation. Before proceeding, ensure …
If you’re on the market for a top-tier Wi-Fi 6E mesh Wi-Fi system, you must be aware of the NETGEAR RBKE960 series (available as a 3-pack RBKE963, 2-pack RBKE962, or a single router RBRE960) and the 2-pack ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 (also available as a single router.) And maybe that’s …
The ZenWiFi Pro ET12—not to be confused with the XT12—is the fourth Wi-Fi 6E mesh system I’ve tested, after the Linksys AXE8400, the ZenWiFi ET8, and the NETGEAR Orbi RBKE960 series. And again, I wanted to love it as a fully wireless system but couldn’t due to the innate short …
Since I reviewed the ASUS GT-AX6000, where I called it the new “best dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router,” I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the RT-AX89X. The latter is an older router that came out with a good amount of fanfare, and deservedly so. I myself was excited like a …
Almost two years after the RT-AX86U—which I called the ” arguably best to date” dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router on the market—ASUS now finally has what I consider a real replacement, the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000. First announced in late 2021 and recently available for purchase, the new router has everything the …
It took me long enough to do an in-depth review of the TUF-AX5400—the router was first announced in June 2021. But that turned out to be a good thing. Like most, if not all, ASUS routers, this gaming Wi-Fi machine also suffered from bugs at launch. With the latest firmware, …
If you read my review of the ZenWiFi XT8, you’d note that I recommended it mainly for those living in a home with no network cables. If you have gotten your home wired, though, this ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 AX5400 is an equally excellent alternative. Sure, it’ll work in a wireless …
