Asus RT-AX3000 (RT-AX58U)

Overview

If you're in a smaller space and don't necessarily need the extra range from a mesh system, the Asus RT-AX3000 is a great option. At $180, it's a great deal compared to other devices in this roundup. If you're not sure whether you need one or two devices, an added benefit is that it's expandable down the road via the AiMesh system. That would be a very powerful solution that offers performance similar to devices costing several hundred dollars more.

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Last revision on January 3, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Excellent WiFi 6 performance
Ton of useful features with excellent AiMesh support
Full web interface and well-design mobile app
Simple set-up
Strong WiFi coverage
Can be mounted on walls
Affordable price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Non-removable antennas
No multi-gig port or Link Aggregation
Dual-band only
1 USB port only
Some stability issues on the 160MHz

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on November 12, 2020 90

By TechSpot on September 30, 2020

Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5 Benchmarked: If you live in a smaller space that can be covered by a single unit, we do think Wi-Fi 6 is worth it. You'll see a modest performance improvement now and a much more substantial performance improvement down the road.

By TechBlimp on September 29, 2020 90

The Asus RT-AX58U is one of the company's latest routers and impresses with its design and performance. We are going to review it.

By TechRadar on August 21, 2020 100

The RT-AX58U gets all the basics right, combining fast, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 performance with a competitive price. It’s easy to use, with good parental controls and other features, and also offers a web browser interface for more advanced users.

By MBReviews on May 06, 2020 80

The Asus RT-AX58U (RT-AX3000) is the first WiFi6 wireless router that I have tested, so I was quite excited to see how it would perform, especially considering the hype around this new WiFi standard. After testing it, I can say that it’s a great router but only if certain conditions are met – it does have some stability issues on the 160MHz mode.

By Tech Life Land on May 04, 2020 80

The Asus RT-AX3000 is an incredible device with fast wireless speed. It has a stylish design, a wide range of features including MU-MIMO and Ai-Mesh technology. The speed of the Wi-Fi was tested at different locations and we found this device adequately working even through thick walls. The maximum range is 5,000 sqft.

By Dong Knows Tech on April 23, 2020 85

This little Wi-Fi machine delivers a lot more than its compact design suggests. It has a ton of useful features and the support for the venerable 160 MHz channel bandwidth. Featuring Asus’s AiMesh, you can use a couple of hardware units as (part of) a versatile Wi-Fi mesh system.

By DigitalCitizen on February 10, 2020 100

ASUS RT-AX58U is a dual-band wireless router with a classic look. Sizewise, it is rather small and light when compared to other Wi-Fi 6 routers. It is also more affordable than others. However, this doesn't make it a lesser choice. On the contrary! It is one of the most balanced wireless routers with Wi-Fi 6 that we have tested so far. We recommend it to anyone interested in making the switch to Wi-Fi 6.

By BlackTubi on January 03, 2020 88

ASUS RT-AX3000 is a great wireless router. It offers really good Wi-Fi performance with fast Wi-Fi speed and strong Wi-Fi coverage. ASUSWRT comes with plenty of great features and customization. The AiMesh function is also handy as it lets you to use another ASUS AiMesh router to get a stronger Wi-Fi coverage at your home.

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