What are the best settings for speed, at the AX86U? I have that router. I do have 600/40Mbps now, but next month I'll have 1000/1000Mbps. Using 2,5Gbit port as WAN and I've got 160Mhz enabled. My notebook with AX201 has linkspeed 2400 :)
@@wvvliet86 Nice! That's a huge improvement in the upload. So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
@@tonyshoulders_ Hey Tony! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 Great question. If you're looking for just a wired connection, you might not need wifi capabilities. If so, you can just get a wired router which I imagine is cheaper. That said if you're looking for something with both wifi and wired connection these are great options to consider. Hope that helps 👍
153 subs?? Damn you probably spent a significant amount on equipment and did a lot of research on how to film and edit these scenes, that or it's your hobby or already work in the industry in someway. I can't believe this is your first rodeo with all that lighting and recording frame and flawless A rolls and B rolls. in other words: Nice video. very informative. much cinematic. wow
I've been running the 82u, and 86u here as a mesh in my 2br apt lol. I have the 82u setup as the main, with the 86u being the spoke, using a wired backhaul. Lots of interference in apartments of course, particularly on 2.4ghz. I highly recommend the wifi analyzer app for channel tuning. Either way, mine has ran great for about 2yrs now. I still don't feel the need to upgrade. Great products. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing! Such a great idea to test with the WiFi Analyzer app. Like you mentioned this is super helpful for people in an apartment setting where you're competing with many other signals. Welcome to the channel!
Good basic speed test, but it didn't really tell us differences between those 3 routers and if the most expensive one is worth it... Speed of WIFI is aspect too, but it doesn't have to be the most important one. I believe if someone is choosing router, he is interested also in features, customization, options for 3rd party firmware, speed of cpu and amount of RAM etc.
Thanks for sharing these tips my friend! If you were curious the Merlin 🧙♂️ firmware (I haven’t used it yet, but know it’s popular 3rd party) is available for the AX58U and AX86U, but unfortunately not the AX82U. Appreciate the feedback. Welcome to the channel fam 👍
Looking for a router. Same situation in choosing a new Asus router. Excellent quality production and review. Love the out-take. 355 subs only? Expected it to be at least 100x more.
I just bought 58u and it is awesome! All devices are served properly and I have even brought Tx power to minimum… still great option. Native firmware is 👌
I have a Asus AX 11000 Rapture at home and actually got the RT-AX82U as an upgrade for my grandparents old WiFi 5 router, while the 82U comes nowhere close to the performance and features on the AX11000 for $200 on sale the 82U actually surprised me how well it works and it’s pretty small and compact plus it has RGB’s just like the AX11000 for literally half the price.
Great review, thank you for sharing this information! I was considering these three routers and just decided on the AX58U based on this review since it did best in the distance test and was still very competitive in the other tests. Might as well save some money, since the biggest issue I have with my current old router is speed/connectivity with devices furthest away from the router.
Congrats on the new router! The AX58U should serve you very well! Feel free to report back with your experience with the new router. Welcome to the channel my friend!
Thanks friend! Really appreciate it. I just started in May and I’m excited to see where things go. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 Have an above amazing week!!
Thanks for the kind words! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. Congrats on getting fiber optic internet. It’s so good! Definitely a fan. Hope the router serves you well 😊 welcome to the channel fam 🎉
I gotta go with the fastest of the bunch because my boyfriend and I go "live" regularly and need the ability to go full HD because our prolapsing, snowballing, and grunt pile scissoring scenes just don't look the same when it's all "fuzzy" in standard definition due to slow Internet speeds or a router that can't handle our data needs. We don't want to be "buffering" or look funky during climaxing if you get my drift. You should've saw one live upload we did a while back. OMG! It froze up when faces were being made. Absolutely priceless comedy! Thanks so much for the reviews! I'll be sure to keep you in mind for more "tech" advice in the future and comment accordingly!
Thanks so much John! Appreciate it. It's definitely pretty amazing to have those RGB lights on a router. In the ASUS app you can select the RGB color you want, and even customize what they do.
Sorry but didn't the 58u perform the best at distance? You said to not get that if you want distance?? Also if you're going to do a test, do it fairly. I consistently get 700mb on my 58u at close range and 500 2 levels away in my house. You need to split the 2.4 and 5ghz channels and use a device capable of attaining the top speeds of the router
Good points, Ian. You are 100% correct that the 58U performed the best at the furthest distance in the test. And yes, it would be good to test the 2.5 vs 5 GHz performance separately. Additionally, I will say my testing environment in an apartment with competing wifi signals probably isn't the best for finding the ideal results of an individual router. However, it does give a similar area to compare results of routers in a real life environment. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention. Have a great week friend 🙌
@@pauldittus no worries. I myself live in a detached house with little interference from other wifi signals. I set this router up and haven't done any tweaking other than splitting the channels. In fact it's one of the main reasons I ditched the bt router as they stopped the ability to split the channels and they also don't provide WiFi 6 routers on the fttp 1gb package. The first thing anyone should do is split the channels. Choose which one is best for the device you're using. I agree, it's probably not the best all rounder for everyone. But when I was shopping around, I wanted the rt ax88u but it was way too expensive and way too overkill for my needs. I found this to be the best compromise for spacial footprint and performance. My galaxy tab s7 constantly achieves 7 to 800mb upstairs, which is one room up and 1 room over, always shows its connected at 1.2gbps and although it's not the 980mbps I get on ethernet, it's pretty damn good compared to the bt smart hubs 230mbpa in the same room.
@@Ian-ev5tg that’s awesome 🙌 You definitely did a good job getting the most out of your router. I completely agree about the pricing. I made the video to see if it was worth getting the more expensive router or not. Honestly, for many people even the AX58U provides faster speeds than their ISP offers right now.
Hey there friend! Thanks for visiting the channel community! What speed does your ISP (internet service provider) offer? But I will say that the AX82U is a solid buy and was pretty awesome with those cool lights on the front.
@@pauldittus my ISP is providing 500/250 Since I’m going to setup the router in the living room and I’m gonna stay in my room for the most of the time , I’m trying to find a good deal that have a great signal through multiple walls
@@ken303045 nice 👍. Those are great speeds. It depends how far away your room is, and the environment, but the AX82U should do the trick. The cool thing about Asus is they have AiMesh so you can add to your wireless network at a later time. Perhaps you can get it at a place where you could return it if it doesn't work, but you should get great results with the AX82U if the room isn't too far away. Let me know how it goes 🙌
@@ipikush sure thing! So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
The Asus I'm just gonna warn everyone the Asus 82u is probably by far ur best pick as it doesn't have as much of the possibility of bricking like the other two I've been seeing reports of the other two routers bricking after the firmware update but the 82u has the lowest brick rate out of the three routers from what I've seen so far the latest firmware update is strong and stable for it and the worse that can happen in most cases with the Asus 82u is the connection drops from time to time that can potentially most likely be fixed unlike the other two that render the whole router useless
Thanks for sharing, friend! This is the first I'm hearing about the others getting bricked from firmware updates. Is that updates directly from ASUS or using Merlin firmware? Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
@@pauldittus it's something to do with software updating in general I've heard both of them causing it I'm not sure if Merlin causes bricking more than the normal updates do but from what I've heard is Merlin does it normally if u install the wrong version and Asus I've been told has been putting updates out that are compatible with some routers they have but not all of them not sure what causes them in the original ones it's probably the same thing u can get any of them as long as u don't update u should be fine but if u like to keep ur routers updated id suggest the Asus 82 u as it's the safest route for that ^^
What router you recommend? I have a super old netgear AC router that's like 5 years old haha need the upgrade, was thinking of the ax58u since I live in a apartment or maybe the ax82u since I do game a lot but I only use wifi for gaming
What speed does your ISP provide? The AX58U performed well for the price. The AX82U has cool LED lights and is a solid performer. If you want to save money you might go for the AX58U and take it for a spin to see if it meets your needs. Otherwise, the AX82U is great option.
Never had a custom router before and thinking about making the upgrade, trying to decide between the Asus RT-AX82U and the Netduma R3 but not really sure what would be the best pick? I game a lot, so just looking for lower ping and a more stable connection overall.
Hey friend! Great question. I haven't heard of the Netduma R3 before. When you say custom router are you talking about RGB or running custom firmware? If firmware, I don't believe that the RT-AX82U supports the popular Asuswrt-Merlin firmware. That said, I am using the native firmware that comes with the router. Since I have never tested the Netduma R3 I probably can't speak much about it. The RT-AX82U was my personal favorite when reviewing these particular routers. Welcome to the channel fam!
Good video. However when the conclusion doesn't match what has been shown to us in the performance test, why even bothering showing the speed (performance) test.
Hey friend! Thanks for the feedback 😊 Great point. What happened was that after the speed test I made an adjustment to the settings which gave me faster results from the AX86U. That said, based on the test results you are correct that it isn't always the fastest. I will also say that the environment played an impact on the tests as it was an apartment so there were many routers competing for the same area. I might do an updated video with speed results in a less competitive router environment for the 86U.
I'm confused why you say upgrade to the 82U or 86U if you want more range, but your testing shows the best speed with the 58U at the longest range. Does it or does it not have better or equal range? Your limited testing does not identify that. Is that statement based off marketing or actual testing?
Hey friend! Great questions. You are absolutely correct that my tests are limited. It's been 2 years since I had access to the routers so unfortunately I can't test them easily. There are definitely gaps in what I tested and my testing methods. I also didn't even show what I changed to make the speed improvements. First I will say, all 3 routers from my memory performed very well. I believe the primary thing I did to the 86U that helped it's performance was turn off the QoS feature. This change sped up the router in some of my testing. I can't remember if I tested the distance much after that change so again this could be a gap in testing. The other element that could be an issue here is whether or not certain router distance tests were done on the 2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz band. For example at the distance test if the 58U was using the 2.4Ghz band and the others were still on the 5Ghz I could see that impacting the results greatly. I apologize for not having a more definitive answer. I want to thank you for your thoughtful comment. With all that said, I want to welcome to the channel 👍
Thanks but not thst Insightful og a review tbh. All the asus measure the same ping but you sorta claim that the extra 100mpbs speed makes the more expensive routers better for gaming. This is not the case especially with speeds well above 400 mbps. No mention of other features or measurements. This is a basic wifi test, which is fine, but it is not a review of the routers.
Thank you for your helpful feedback. I am always looking for ways to improve my reviews. Please let me know what things you would like me to include in future reviews and I will take these in consideration (e.g. what information or tests would be most helpful). Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
Good question my friend. I would suggest analyzing your local wifi signals if you live in close proximity to other routers (there are wifi channel analyzer apps available). That way you can see which channels have the least usage. Unfortunately I can't remember the exact speed, hopefully I can do another test soon. Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
You will understand the real differences between your picked router and the actual winner when you start thinking what downgraded your speed on many connected devices at a time (whenever that is) or if you decide to be a little more secure with adding VPN feature directly;y on your router Or, .....
I got the AX82U but it doesn't seem to fix my deadspot room. So I got a TP-link extender and that created even more problems. Idk what to do, thinking of buying mesh router but don't want to waste my ASUS router.
Sorry to hear that the 82U didn't fix the deadspot. Does it work well for the rest of the house? I do believe the ASUS routers allow you to use other Asus routers to create their AiMesh WiFi system. Might be worth looking into. How large is your space your trying to cover?
@@pauldittus it works fine everywhere else, my AX82U is down the hallway. Just that one room which is a small bedroom. I ended up buying the DECO AX3000 (3pk) covers 6500 sq ft. Sense it’s Cyber Monday.
Surprisingly, it seems that these are still being sold by ASUS. WiFi 802.11ax (WiFi-6) still is the latest broadly available. Sounds like 802.11be WiFi 7 might drop sometime in 2024. Is there something in particular you are looking for in a router?
Hey Branden! Great point. I agree. I just had a Wireless N to compare it to. I did it just to see how far wireless technology had come since I last bought a wireless router. It would have been very interesting to throw a WiFi 5 in the mix. Thanks for the suggestion. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
Is it better to have a wifi connection to asus router or wired connection with xfi mesh gen 2 pods? I noticed some lag while gaming and I didn't have that kind lag when i was wired to Xfinity gateway modem ..im guessing its ping or latency because my download speeds are supposed be good for gaming it's at 150mbps
I am sorry for the delay replying, Johnny. A direct wired connection from the source router is usually the best option. If it's a mesh wired connection, it could be a "it depends." I would run tests to see which has the lower ping for latency optimization. You can use a tool like www.speedtest.net/ to see what is faster. I would be curious to know which is faster. Feel free to reply with your results. Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
I took the AX58U. My internetprovider one is not that abd gaming will happen anyway over cable but the one is Wifi 5 and signal in my flat is sometimes not that great.
@@pauldittus Well my internet provider has two versions. AX58U is worse thab the one you get with fiber connection but i dont have fiber in my flat so the AX58U does everything better than the one i received.
@@pauldittus not in switzerland. You can use what you want the sad story AX58U is just a router not a modem means you need still a modem inbetween so i use the one from the provider which is router and modem in one. I switched off the wlan and use the 58 wlan is almost the same power just a little more using the router from Asus and have the other wlan switched off.
@@12Burton24 you live in Switzerland? That’s super cool 🇨🇭. I would love to visit there someday. That makes sense. It sounds like both routers do a decent job with one being slightly better.
I love the RGB on the AX82U. If you're house isn't super big, any of these routers should work great. The nice thing with Asus Routers is that they allow you to use them as a MESH setup if you end up getting more than one Asus router. If the internet is just in the next room, I believe you should be more than fine.
@@Dukelalo1 Great question. You can use these routers in mesh mode to utilize them together. You can set them up as individual wifi networks, but you would need to connect them to the internet in some way if you need internet.
Hey friend! So as mentioned I was able to achieve faster speeds after working with the 86U. I also believe the apartment gave a real world example of a not ideal location for testing with other WiFi competing for the same frequencies. I recently moved so perhaps it would be worth testing again. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
the video evidence suggests the best overall is 82u but you say after tweaking 86u is best overall without the video proof, either you was lazy too reshoot or not true, either way its contradicting to the footage
Hello my friend! You bring up good points. This was my first video on the channel so definitely areas for improvement. I had to answer many questions regarding this in the comments as a result. Regarding the tweaks for the results: I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds in close proximity. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. All this said, the 82U is a awesome router. I was happy with the results of all 3 which made it a difficult decision. I will definitely keep your feedback in mind for future videos. Welcome to the channel!
Great question. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the ASUS RT-AC1800HP Router. I do believe the ASUS routers I tested did come with some sort of Ethernet cable, but not exactly sure the version.
Great question. I looked at the results that I took in the video and it looks like it outputted about 5 ms ping pretty consistently which according to Cox (www.cox.com/residential/internet/guides/gaming-performance/ping-testing.html) is great for gaming. Hope that helps! Cheers 🙌
usually if you have a wired connection you'll typically get the best results. From what I can tell, I don't believe unless you have a damaged or super old ethernet cable that changing the cable would effect the ping. hope this helps 🙂👍
@@panathasracer9230 a lot depends on your ISP. When doing speed tests I would see what speeds your getting and compare them to what the company promises. You can also call them up and ask what a typical ping rate is for their service.
Excellent video -I just did the same thing as you did - I first bought the Asus RT-AX82U and then traded for the RT-AX86U due to the faster processer and almost double the memory -- But the RT-AX86U hasn't really seemed like an upgrade -- What tweaks did you make to the RT-AX86U? Thanks
Thanks creezeYT! What have you seen so far? Are you getting near the speeds promised by your ISP? I would suggest using a WiFi Analyzer to see which channels are polluted in your area. Than try selecting a channel that isn't as saturated in your area. Also as noted in one of the tests, make sure you're on the 5 Ghz connection as that will give you the fastest speeds when in close proximity. Right after turning on the router I sometimes had to toggle my wifi on my client on and off to connect to the 5 Ghz. Also if you can you might consider enabling DFS channels in the WiFi settings. Another thing to try is changing the QOS settings in the app. Let me know how it goes. There are a few other things we can try if those don't work. Cheers 😊!
Also I heard that it might take a little while before your connection is cleared by RADAR so you might need to wait a little before seeing better results after making changes to your router settings.
One thing I tried was resetting the router. I got better results after resetting my router. You can also turn the QOS settings off to see if that improves the speed of your test.
@@stevenvdstaak6682 both of those are solid. I’m personally using the 86u and it works great, but I really liked the cool led lights on 82u. Plus the 82u is a solid performer as you can see in the results.
I have version RT-AX86U-Pro. Any idea why Samsung mobiles (specifically S22 and S23) don't have internet access through 'Guest Network' unless I open intranet in the guest network (which obviously I don't want to do)? Seams to be know issue, still unresolved. Is the issue on Samsung or Asus side?
That's really strange. First I've heard about issues with the Samsung phones connecting to the router. Is it just the Guest Network that has issues with the phone?
@@wojciechczupta That's so strange. I would suggest trying to post your issue on this forum: www.snbforums.com/ The people there seem to be fairly knowledgable and might be able to help.
Wow! The production quality considering this is a first video is awesome! You nailed it in terms of Audio and Video! I thought I was watching a 300k sub or more CZcams Channel, you deserve more subs!
Thanks for the suggestion! That's a great idea. I do get a lot of questions about how to optimize the settings. Thanks for being part of the channel fam, Nillo 🙌
So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
Thanks for your reply, friend. When I tested the routers at 40 ft it was outside in my car. I don’t think it’s unusual for routers to drop speed even though it says it can cover a large space. I have a feeling similar spec routers from other companies would perform in a similar manner. A lot depends on the other WiFi channels being used in the area, walls, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers 🙌
Great question. The router bought from a store should be a one time purchase. Routers from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) often charges a monthly fee. I much prefer owning a wireless router. All that said, you will need an internet plan from an ISP unless you just want to run a local network. Hope this helps! Welcome to the channel 🎉
Hey friend! I’ve tried the 82u. I haven’t tried the 92u yet. I believe someone commented on this video about their experience with the 92u and it sounded positive if I remember correctly.
@@pauldittus I got the RT-AX88U as its much better and Wifi 6 in the true sense. Plus has a lot more juice in terms of processing power and internal storage. Also as its explicitly stated its made for gaming its a go to choice. Has WTFast support with game accelarator so that should be good. It doesnt have a gaming port exclusively like 82U but Qos works just fine I feel as a replacement!
Hey Kevin! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 I would say unless you’re planning to upgrade your speeds in the future you’ll probably not benefit from having the port if used to just connect a device to the internet. Hope that helps! Cheers 🙌
Hey Anthony! Great question. As I mention in the video, I later adjusted settings on the AX5700 and I managed to get better results after taking all my initial speed tests shown in the video. That said, the speed results do vary. I believe this is partially due to being in apartments with a bunch of other WiFi signals competing with each other. My personal favorite and a solid performer was the AX82U. I would say that the AX82U was a better performer out the gate as shown in the test results and I was surprised at the consistency of the strong performance of it. Hope that helps 👍! Have an awesome week 🙌
@@pauldittus Thanks man I appreciate the timely response. I just moved into my own apartment and was not a fan of the singular Google WiFi that my ISP provided so I switched to a Nighthawk R8000 which I’m not very impressed with. Now looking at the AX82U and AX86U. Can’t make a decision whatsoever.
@@Sauce8451 nice! That's a solid speed. One thought is you can buy a router from a place you can easily return it if you find out it's not what you're looking for. Then you'll know better if the router meets your needs or not.
Hi friend! These routers support devices that can connect to a 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz channels. If you have a device that has WiFi 6 you’ll be able to experience better results. Not all devices need to be WiFi 6 to work. Hope this helps 😊! And welcome to the channel fam 🥳
Great question my friend. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the AX86S. If it’s anything like the AX86U then I imagine it should be good. Did you end up getting that model? If so, how is your experience with it? Welcome to the channel fam (5 months late 😭) 😁🎉
@@rybobuno thanks for sharing your experience 👍 I also think their app is very useful. It beats having to pull it up every time on the computer like in the olden days. Cheers 😊
Thanks for sharing friend. Most people probably don’t have fast enough internet or practical applications to notice the difference right now. Welcome to the channel fam 👍
@@pauldittus I set it up but it doesn't cover the whole house and completely disconnects at the other side. I don't have any other asus routers but do other brands. Is there a way to use those to extend the range?
@@davidvictory9764 unfortunately, with the ASUS software I’m pretty sure you can only create a MESH with other ASUS routers. What speeds does your ISP provide and what speeds are you seeing in different rooms? How large is your house? Naturally there is some drop off the further you get from the router.
Hey friend, I'm trying to remember, but I'm pretty sure just turning off the QOS setting after I reset the router did the trick. Some other ideas: I would suggest using a WiFi Analyzer to see which channels are polluted in your area. Then select a channel that isn't as saturated in your area. Also as noted in one of the tests, make sure you're on the 5 Ghz connection as that will give you the fastest speeds when in close proximity. Right after turning on the router I sometimes had to toggle my wifi on my client on and off to connect to the 5 Ghz. Also if you can you might consider enabling DFS channels in the WiFi settings. Let me know how it goes. There are a few other things we can try if those don't work. Cheers and welcome to the channel fam 😊!
Haha good point my friend. I was definitely a little slow in the delivery on this one. This was my first CZcams video for this channel. I'm always looking for ways to improve my content. Thank you for bring this to my attention. Have a great week my friend and welcome to the channel 👍
Hey friend! Welcome to the channel fam!! I personally haven't used the Merlin firmware, but it's available for the AX58U and the AX86U. At this time they do not support the AX82U. Have you used Merlin firmware before? I've heard good things about it.
Great comparison, just what i wanted, but most of the test was won by 82 but still you said 86 is better, can you just show a second video as to what results you got after the tweaking the 86...thank you
Hey friend! That’s a good idea 👍. Appreciate the feedback. The first thing I recommend is turning off the QOS setting on the router. Then checking the WiFi analysis and seeing what’s the best channel with the least interference.
@@heavenlyxtacy it's so hard to say. I ended up going with the 86U because I found one for about the same price as the 82U. That said, I love the look of the 82U with it's cool lights. So far the 86U has done basically everything I've wanted in a router. The 82U was a solid performer as you can see by the results. What speed does your ISP provide?
@Hugo Sr2123 hey friend! I’m hoping to do a follow up speed test of the 86u to demonstrate what I found. If in the subsequent test it proves to be less, I’m to declare the 82u the winner. The results I got with the 86u were after making an adjustment and after I took all the initial tests.
From a professional grade vid, I expected usual things. Entry speech was too long for such short vid. All that was tested was speed at distances without mentionin gconditions, obstacles, latencies, mesh, gaming priorities. Thats where those diffs in prices come from. Some tweaks? What tweaks?? This video has all visual effects and quality and speech is top grade, but its a tech review, so solid tech research is a must and you did very little. Few thoughts because you asked. Im sure you will fix them in future vids. This channel has potential!
@pauldittus dont worry about making longer videos. More work but it stays here forever. Its a tech review so you will be getting tech guys, and looking at quality of editing - people should be watching to the end. You will not be getting accidental traffic here due to the nature of video 😂 unless you get a lot of young mums on router videos - then I take it back 😅
@@shufflepack Thank you so much for this feedback 😊I am always looking for ways to improve the channel. This was my first video on the channel. I appreciate the suggestion about adding conditions, obstacles, latencies, mesh, and gaming priorities details. I definitely missed adding important details to the video which I've occasionally answered in the comments. Thank you again for sharing. You are always welcome to return and add your voice to the channel anytime 👍
This speednet tests are so irrelevant for a router because there are multiple factors involved. The most important one is connecting to an external server.
Thanks for letting me know friend. What things would you like to see for my next router review? I’m always looking to improve and appreciate any feedback. Cheers 🙌
@@pauldittus instead of using Speednet, i would transfer a large file (couple of gigs) to a second device which is physically attached to the router (like a NAS through LAN port) . This second device should be fast. Faster than the theoretical wifi speed of the router. If the LAN port becomes the bottleneck, then i would try to link this second device through wifi or send simultaneous large files (from single source) to multiple second devices which are attached to LAN. I would always try to saturate the wifi bandwidth to see what it is capable of. Just my two cents :)
Hey Jose! Glad to hear that you were able to get faster results. Do you live in an environment with many other WiFi signals nearby. In my apartment I had many signals competing for WiFi channels which can impact the performance of the wireless router. What did you do to configure your router? Anything you would recommend others doing? Thanks for sharing with the channel fam 😊
@@pauldittus There are alot of wifi signals nearby. You can use a tool to check them out and manually set the wifi channels. You also need to enable 160 mhz on the 5ghz band for better wifi 6 speeds. For accurate testing you need to separate the 2.5 ghz band and the 5 ghz band by naming them differently to know which one you are connected to.
@@yosixxx good recommendations. Yes, I did go through the settings as well and I did testing to see the channels signal saturation. I didn’t separate the 2.5 and 5 as I could tell which I was connected to with the speed results and in the ASUS app. That said, you are correct that that is a good way of determining that you’re connected to the 5 ghz connection. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hey friend! So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
Great question, Ron. I just did it because I had one and thought it would show how far technology has come, but the AC vs AX honestly would likely be more useful. Are you looking to pick up a new router?
Hey Alvin! Great question. I haven’t used it so I don’t know how it works from experience, but I believe all the routers I compared come with AIProtection: www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008720/ Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great week 🙌
@@Manly I have the 82au and I believe there is one. I haven’t messed with it since I’m not a parent lol but I think I saw it on the settings when I was messing around with it
They all seem to be very good routers. Just upgraded to the Asus AX89x for the 10 gbe sfp+ and 10gbe rj45 port capabilities in case i want to get a 10gbe card for my computer. More pricey than the routers you were displaying but the hardware on that model may be the best out there. If you are looking to future proof the Asus AX89X is definitely worth a shot.
@@pauldittus Honestly the two things had me sold on the AX89x model was the 8 gigabit lan ports on the back as before i was using a gigabit switch. And then the two 10 gbe options also on the router. Right now just running 2.5 gbe equipment and the transfer speeds of photos, files etc are insane using this router. SPF+ port is good for people who have fiber internet. The other routers you previewed are also solid choices too.
@@pauldittus no I haven’t been gaming in a long time but the ping on my speed tests are usually between 18 and 20 which is pretty good considering I don’t have fiber in internet (which have ridiculously low pings…so jealous lol). I am a chord cutter so watching iptv is very good. Hardly any buffering. Speed tests on iPhone usually hover around 700 mbps particularly using 160 MHZ band. People tend to get caught up on speed but stability is the most important thing on a network. Low ping, eliminating bottlenecks in networking setups and eliminating bufferbloat are way more important in my opinion. Even a gig network can have bottlenecks and bufferbloat but with a good set up most of the time that stuff can be mitigated to make sure your network is running as smoothly as possible. A good router helps tremendously too. 😁
@@pauldittus if you decide to use that Merlin Firmware there is a guy here on CZcams that does a great job showing how to install it and the different features. Just search Eclipse Reviews and he breaks it down nicely. He has a few videos regarding Merlin firmware and shows how to install flex qos which is awesome because if you have a fast internet subscription like a gig you can run flex and it prioritizes data packets and doesn’t slow down your network at all. Cake qos on Merlin is better for slower networks 300 mbps and slower but same thing doesn’t drop your speed like a lot of qos protocols do. Using either of those took away any bufferbloat issues I had prior. Would run speed tests on dslreports dot com and got A+ ratings for my network quality. Definitely worth checking out!
Hey Andy 👋! I'm on a fiber-optic connection. I don't believe fiber-optic requires modem, but there is a device that the ISP has that Nokia on it. What type of internet do you use in your area? Cheers 🙌
@@Andy-Andeee wow! That's a great connection speed 👍! Also the cool thing about the Asus routers is they have this feature called AiMesh so if you need better coverage around your house you can add another Asus router and create a mesh to cover more distance for your house. Enjoy your new internet speed and router!!
Hi, i have an Asus AX86U and my highest result are 420/240 on 1000/330 network (next to the router - approx. 1 meter distance) with Samsung S10e (wifi 6, AX). How can i increase it?
Hey friend! Great question. I would suggest first testing your wired connection and making sure you're getting the promised 1000/330 speed. Are you in an apartment or a location with many other wifi devices competing? If so, you can use a wifi analyzer to determine the best channel to set your router with the least interference. Next, I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests or setting it to another setting. Also, make sure your device is connected to 5Ghz as the 2.5Ghz will be slower at that distance. Hope that helps! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
@@pauldittus Hi, thanks, sure, on LAN i reach full speed. Im in condo with many neighbours, and i using Wifi Analyzer and i using best ch. Sure, i separate 5Gh. i will try the QoS, thanx.
@@Perillustris wow!! That’s a significant improvement 👍. I was surprised by the results when I first found it that I wasn’t sure if it would be applicable to others. This confirms it. Thanks again for sharing the experience with the channel fam 🙌
@@snowatom solid 🙌! I’m using that one right now too! Is it your first time using Merlin firmware? I’ve heard good things about it, but haven’t used it yet.
@@pauldittus No. I have used it for many years. I can’t do without the split tunneling feature. It makes streaming totally awesome, when not living in the US. Then there are also other cool stuff Merlin can do, that the standard can’t.
Hey @alexhernandez49, thanks for the message. I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QOS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less poluted and you can switch to the clear channel. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your clients connection in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
If you own the AX86u I would HIGHLY recommend ditching the stock firmware and downloading Asus Merlin firmware. Merlin firmware is MUCH better than the stock firmware. Has flex and cake qos capabilities. Also has a built in speed test. There is the ability to add Skynet firewall to the router in conjunction with the built in firewall. Also has TOR vpn added and so on. I was running that firmware on my Asus AX11000 and it was rock solid. Hoping Merlin adds the AX89x model to the supported routers soon but the AX86u is a supported router for the Merlin Firmware and it is free to install.
@@Placesandspaces35 good point! Another thing to note is that the AX82U is not Merlin supported at this time. I have not used the Merlin firmware yet, but have heard great things about it. The built-in firmware does have a speed test as well to test as well. Thanks for sharing the info! Have an awesome week 🙌
It’s a great option. All of the ASUS routers I tested were great. The only thing to know is if you planned to install custom Merlin firmware I don’t believe it’s supported with the 82u. I don’t believe most people do this.
Thanks for sharing friend! I know another person here also recommended the 82u. Plus you get those amazing RGB lights which are epic. Definitely a great option. Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
Unfortunately, it is not listed on the Merlin website. That said, I did find a forum which was pointing to a GitHub with something that might work. I would make sure it’s legit before downloading though 😊: www.snbforums.com/threads/any-merlin-love-for-the-asus-rt-ax82u.79316/ Welcome to the channel fam!
Hey friend! Maybe in the future I can review mesh routers. I like how with the ASUS routers you create a mesh in the future with them. What are you looking at getting? XT8?
@@pauldittus I kno someone with a xt8. Though its bit pricy, but the wifi works pretty well. It has only 3 lan ports though. If you have a big house, I think the xt8 is cool, especially the design.
I had used my hotspot prior so it had been a long time since I had upgraded my wireless router. So this upgrade was a huge improvement from my Wireless N router.
Are you looking to upgrade your router? If so, which router are you going to upgrade to?
What are the best settings for speed, at the AX86U?
I have that router. I do have 600/40Mbps now, but next month I'll have 1000/1000Mbps.
Using 2,5Gbit port as WAN and I've got 160Mhz enabled. My notebook with AX201 has linkspeed 2400 :)
@@wvvliet86 Nice! That's a huge improvement in the upload. So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
Would a router like this be worth it if you're directly connected to the router? Or is this more for wireless wifi connection?
@@tonyshoulders_ Hey Tony! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 Great question. If you're looking for just a wired connection, you might not need wifi capabilities. If so, you can just get a wired router which I imagine is cheaper. That said if you're looking for something with both wifi and wired connection these are great options to consider. Hope that helps 👍
@@pauldittus I appreciate your reply! Thank you
Production value: over 9000
Thanks Andy 🙌! Really appreciate the feedback!
153 subs?? Damn you probably spent a significant amount on equipment and did a lot of research on how to film and edit these scenes, that or it's your hobby or already work in the industry in someway. I can't believe this is your first rodeo with all that lighting and recording frame and flawless A rolls and B rolls.
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Nice video. very informative. much cinematic. wow
Thanks so much for the feedback 🙌 I’ve enjoyed the process of learning the craft. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 have an awesome week!
Congrats on the new channel! This is not only a killer first video, but great for a seasoned CZcamsr. Love the soft lighting 👍
Thank you so much, J.T.! It means a lot to me. Your content has been super helpful for my channel launch. Cheers 🙌!
Just 45 subscribers???
What a GEM!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for joining the channel Sean 🙌!! We're now 46 strong 💪. Appreciate the encouragement. Have an awesome weekend 🙌
@@pauldittus stay strong
@@whoareyou3781 thanks friend!!! Appreciate it. Thanks for stopping by the channel community. Have an awesome day 🙌
Wah? The quality in this video is unbelievable for a channel this small, you should have at least a million subscribers!
Thanks friend!! Just started this channel and looking forward to seeing where it goes. Hope you can join me on the journey 🙌 have an awesome week!!
@@pauldittus I look forward to it!
You deserve a thousand subscribers. More short video about mesh/routers please. Thank you!! ❤ watching from 🇵🇭
Thanks so much @Don Christian Aquino!! Appreciate the feedback. Have an amazing day 🙌!
I've been running the 82u, and 86u here as a mesh in my 2br apt lol. I have the 82u setup as the main, with the 86u being the spoke, using a wired backhaul. Lots of interference in apartments of course, particularly on 2.4ghz. I highly recommend the wifi analyzer app for channel tuning. Either way, mine has ran great for about 2yrs now. I still don't feel the need to upgrade. Great products. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing! Such a great idea to test with the WiFi Analyzer app. Like you mentioned this is super helpful for people in an apartment setting where you're competing with many other signals.
Welcome to the channel!
Good basic speed test, but it didn't really tell us differences between those 3 routers and if the most expensive one is worth it... Speed of WIFI is aspect too, but it doesn't have to be the most important one. I believe if someone is choosing router, he is interested also in features, customization, options for 3rd party firmware, speed of cpu and amount of RAM etc.
Thanks for sharing these tips my friend! If you were curious the Merlin 🧙♂️ firmware (I haven’t used it yet, but know it’s popular 3rd party) is available for the AX58U and AX86U, but unfortunately not the AX82U. Appreciate the feedback. Welcome to the channel fam 👍
Looking for a router. Same situation in choosing a new Asus router.
Excellent quality production and review. Love the out-take. 355 subs only? Expected it to be at least 100x more.
Thanks friend!! Just started the channel this year. Which router are you planning to go with? What speeds does your ISP provide?
I just bought 58u and it is awesome! All devices are served properly and I have even brought Tx power to minimum… still great option. Native firmware is 👌
🙌 Absolutely! It's a solid router! Have an awesome week 👍
I have a Asus AX 11000 Rapture at home and actually got the RT-AX82U as an upgrade for my grandparents old WiFi 5 router, while the 82U comes nowhere close to the performance and features on the AX11000 for $200 on sale the 82U actually surprised me how well it works and it’s pretty small and compact plus it has RGB’s just like the AX11000 for literally half the price.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your experience with the channel fam 🙌. The RGBs on the AX82u are pretty sweet.
For these do you have to pay per month? Or is it a one time purchase?
Great review, thank you for sharing this information! I was considering these three routers and just decided on the AX58U based on this review since it did best in the distance test and was still very competitive in the other tests. Might as well save some money, since the biggest issue I have with my current old router is speed/connectivity with devices furthest away from the router.
Congrats on the new router! The AX58U should serve you very well! Feel free to report back with your experience with the new router.
Welcome to the channel my friend!
Excellent video. I’m not sure how you don’t have thousand of subscribers. Your presentation and content is remarkable. Best wishes.
Thanks friend! Really appreciate it. I just started in May and I’m excited to see where things go. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 Have an above amazing week!!
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Getting Fiber in a few weeks and upgrading to an Asus router. Thanks for the very helpful information.
Thanks for the kind words! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. Congrats on getting fiber optic internet. It’s so good! Definitely a fan. Hope the router serves you well 😊 welcome to the channel fam 🎉
Solid video man. This is exactly what I needed to see especially the distance portion! Thanks a million dude.
My pleasure friend!! Thanks so much for sharing your positive feedback! Appreciate you!
You could use all three in a mesh network as well if you have a large house.
💯 Love the mesh feature on these. Haven't personally used it, but nice to know it's there.
I just bought ax82u, the looking is awesome and the speed is much better than my old model ac68u
That’s awesome! Enjoy the speed and awesome lights 🙌🙌🙌
I'm ordering ax82u, did you update firmware or keep the default?
I gotta go with the fastest of the bunch because my boyfriend and I go "live" regularly and need the ability to go full HD because our prolapsing, snowballing, and grunt pile scissoring scenes just don't look the same when it's all "fuzzy" in standard definition due to slow Internet speeds or a router that can't handle our data needs. We don't want to be "buffering" or look funky during climaxing if you get my drift. You should've saw one live upload we did a while back. OMG! It froze up when faces were being made. Absolutely priceless comedy! Thanks so much for the reviews! I'll be sure to keep you in mind for more "tech" advice in the future and comment accordingly!
Great video. I subscribed. I love the lights on that router, too. Very cool.
Thanks so much John! Appreciate it. It's definitely pretty amazing to have those RGB lights on a router. In the ASUS app you can select the RGB color you want, and even customize what they do.
ngl i thought u would have tons of subs due to the quality of the content, keep up the good work bro
Thanks so much Lunar! Appreciate it. I just started my channel this month and love all the feedback. Have an awesome day 🙌!
@@pauldittus thanks, you have a good day as well
@@lunar7077 thanks brother!
Sorry but didn't the 58u perform the best at distance? You said to not get that if you want distance??
Also if you're going to do a test, do it fairly. I consistently get 700mb on my 58u at close range and 500 2 levels away in my house. You need to split the 2.4 and 5ghz channels and use a device capable of attaining the top speeds of the router
Good points, Ian. You are 100% correct that the 58U performed the best at the furthest distance in the test. And yes, it would be good to test the 2.5 vs 5 GHz performance separately. Additionally, I will say my testing environment in an apartment with competing wifi signals probably isn't the best for finding the ideal results of an individual router. However, it does give a similar area to compare results of routers in a real life environment.
Thanks again for bringing this to my attention. Have a great week friend 🙌
@@pauldittus no worries. I myself live in a detached house with little interference from other wifi signals. I set this router up and haven't done any tweaking other than splitting the channels. In fact it's one of the main reasons I ditched the bt router as they stopped the ability to split the channels and they also don't provide WiFi 6 routers on the fttp 1gb package. The first thing anyone should do is split the channels. Choose which one is best for the device you're using. I agree, it's probably not the best all rounder for everyone. But when I was shopping around, I wanted the rt ax88u but it was way too expensive and way too overkill for my needs. I found this to be the best compromise for spacial footprint and performance. My galaxy tab s7 constantly achieves 7 to 800mb upstairs, which is one room up and 1 room over, always shows its connected at 1.2gbps and although it's not the 980mbps I get on ethernet, it's pretty damn good compared to the bt smart hubs 230mbpa in the same room.
@@Ian-ev5tg that’s awesome 🙌 You definitely did a good job getting the most out of your router. I completely agree about the pricing. I made the video to see if it was worth getting the more expensive router or not. Honestly, for many people even the AX58U provides faster speeds than their ISP offers right now.
Just picked up a GT AXE11000 to test myself compared to the XR1000. If I don't like it I"ll be trying out one of these for sure!
Wow! That’s awesome. The GT-AXE1100 looks solid. Are you happy with it so far?
@@pauldittus Will set it up and test tomorrow morning!
@@SymptomzYT sweet! Look forward to hearing how it goes 🙌
Hey man nice vid
So if I want to have better Download/upload speed when I’m in a different room I should pick up a AX82U ?
Hey there friend! Thanks for visiting the channel community! What speed does your ISP (internet service provider) offer? But I will say that the AX82U is a solid buy and was pretty awesome with those cool lights on the front.
@@pauldittus my ISP is providing 500/250
Since I’m going to setup the router in the living room and I’m gonna stay in my room for the most of the time , I’m trying to find a good deal that have a great signal through multiple walls
@@ken303045 nice 👍. Those are great speeds. It depends how far away your room is, and the environment, but the AX82U should do the trick. The cool thing about Asus is they have AiMesh so you can add to your wireless network at a later time. Perhaps you can get it at a place where you could return it if it doesn't work, but you should get great results with the AX82U if the room isn't too far away. Let me know how it goes 🙌
Loved you video! You’re absolutely right out of the box the ax86u’s WiFi settings aren’t good and speed was slow but once I set them up. Super Speedy!
Thanks so much, Rupam! The AX86U is a solid router once you get it setup like you said. Have a awesome weekend 🙌! Cheers!
Hey, could you tell me what you changed? I just got the router and I’m unsure what to change! I would appreciate it :)
@@ipikush sure thing! So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
@@pauldittus Thanks so much! Really appreciate it. Great videos btw you just earned yourself a sub!
@@ipikush thanks so much!! Happy to help! Let me know how it goes 👍. Cheers 🙌
The Asus I'm just gonna warn everyone the Asus 82u is probably by far ur best pick as it doesn't have as much of the possibility of bricking like the other two I've been seeing reports of the other two routers bricking after the firmware update but the 82u has the lowest brick rate out of the three routers from what I've seen so far the latest firmware update is strong and stable for it and the worse that can happen in most cases with the Asus 82u is the connection drops from time to time that can potentially most likely be fixed unlike the other two that render the whole router useless
Thanks for sharing, friend! This is the first I'm hearing about the others getting bricked from firmware updates. Is that updates directly from ASUS or using Merlin firmware? Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
@@pauldittus it's something to do with software updating in general I've heard both of them causing it I'm not sure if Merlin causes bricking more than the normal updates do but from what I've heard is Merlin does it normally if u install the wrong version and Asus I've been told has been putting updates out that are compatible with some routers they have but not all of them not sure what causes them in the original ones it's probably the same thing u can get any of them as long as u don't update u should be fine but if u like to keep ur routers updated id suggest the Asus 82 u as it's the safest route for that ^^
@@Mobius1Angel that’s really interesting and good to know. Thanks for sharing my friend!
@@pauldittus anytime always happy to help such an amazing CZcamsr ^^
@@Mobius1Angel you’re too kind 😊 appreciate it 👍
What router you recommend? I have a super old netgear AC router that's like 5 years old haha need the upgrade, was thinking of the ax58u since I live in a apartment or maybe the ax82u since I do game a lot but I only use wifi for gaming
What speed does your ISP provide? The AX58U performed well for the price. The AX82U has cool LED lights and is a solid performer. If you want to save money you might go for the AX58U and take it for a spin to see if it meets your needs. Otherwise, the AX82U is great option.
Never had a custom router before and thinking about making the upgrade, trying to decide between the Asus RT-AX82U and the Netduma R3 but not really sure what would be the best pick?
I game a lot, so just looking for lower ping and a more stable connection overall.
Hey friend! Great question. I haven't heard of the Netduma R3 before. When you say custom router are you talking about RGB or running custom firmware? If firmware, I don't believe that the RT-AX82U supports the popular Asuswrt-Merlin firmware. That said, I am using the native firmware that comes with the router. Since I have never tested the Netduma R3 I probably can't speak much about it. The RT-AX82U was my personal favorite when reviewing these particular routers.
Welcome to the channel fam!
Good video. However when the conclusion doesn't match what has been shown to us in the performance test, why even bothering showing the speed (performance) test.
Hey friend! Thanks for the feedback 😊 Great point. What happened was that after the speed test I made an adjustment to the settings which gave me faster results from the AX86U. That said, based on the test results you are correct that it isn't always the fastest. I will also say that the environment played an impact on the tests as it was an apartment so there were many routers competing for the same area. I might do an updated video with speed results in a less competitive router environment for the 86U.
You got potential. Subscribed and good luck 👍
Hey Adam! Thank you so much for joining the channel fam! And also for those kind words of belief. Have an amazing week friend!
I'm confused why you say upgrade to the 82U or 86U if you want more range, but your testing shows the best speed with the 58U at the longest range. Does it or does it not have better or equal range? Your limited testing does not identify that. Is that statement based off marketing or actual testing?
Hey friend! Great questions.
You are absolutely correct that my tests are limited. It's been 2 years since I had access to the routers so unfortunately I can't test them easily. There are definitely gaps in what I tested and my testing methods. I also didn't even show what I changed to make the speed improvements.
First I will say, all 3 routers from my memory performed very well. I believe the primary thing I did to the 86U that helped it's performance was turn off the QoS feature. This change sped up the router in some of my testing.
I can't remember if I tested the distance much after that change so again this could be a gap in testing. The other element that could be an issue here is whether or not certain router distance tests were done on the 2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz band. For example at the distance test if the 58U was using the 2.4Ghz band and the others were still on the 5Ghz I could see that impacting the results greatly.
I apologize for not having a more definitive answer. I want to thank you for your thoughtful comment.
With all that said, I want to welcome to the channel 👍
Thanks but not thst Insightful og a review tbh. All the asus measure the same ping but you sorta claim that the extra 100mpbs speed makes the more expensive routers better for gaming. This is not the case especially with speeds well above 400 mbps. No mention of other features or measurements. This is a basic wifi test, which is fine, but it is not a review of the routers.
Thank you for your helpful feedback. I am always looking for ways to improve my reviews. Please let me know what things you would like me to include in future reviews and I will take these in consideration (e.g. what information or tests would be most helpful).
Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
You are very good. Subscribed.
Thanks so much!! Welcome to the channel!! So glad to have you in the channel fam 🙌
Because I CAN.
Which channel did you change the AX86U to? And what speeds did you get?
Good question my friend. I would suggest analyzing your local wifi signals if you live in close proximity to other routers (there are wifi channel analyzer apps available). That way you can see which channels have the least usage. Unfortunately I can't remember the exact speed, hopefully I can do another test soon.
Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
You will understand the real differences between your picked router and the actual winner when you start thinking what downgraded your speed on many connected devices at a time (whenever that is) or if you decide to be a little more secure with adding VPN feature directly;y on your router Or, .....
Hey friend! That would be interesting to see if there’s a big difference with 1 device vs many, and how it impacts speeds. Thanks for sharing friend 😊
Nice review! Thinking about getting the 86U.
Thanks Dan! I still own and use the 86U. Works great for me 👍 welcome to the channel fam my friend 🎉
Hope u waited and got the pro model
@@Johnkram which pro model?
@@pauldittus the 86u has a pro model. Instead of 1.8ghz cpu. It has a 2.0ghz cpu
@@Johnkram interesting. Do you use the pro version? If so, what is the main benefit of it? Thanks!
I’ve got the et12 pro and wondered if you’ve ever bypassed the supplied WiFi router from your provider and used the ASUs as a router instead?
Nice! I personally just use my ASUS router instead of renting one from my ISP. You could always run speed tests to see which one is faster.
@@pauldittus great I’ll try my et12 as a router 👍🏻
@@AnotherBoring43yearold let me know how it goes 👍
I got the AX82U but it doesn't seem to fix my deadspot room. So I got a TP-link extender and that created even more problems. Idk what to do, thinking of buying mesh router but don't want to waste my ASUS router.
Sorry to hear that the 82U didn't fix the deadspot. Does it work well for the rest of the house? I do believe the ASUS routers allow you to use other Asus routers to create their AiMesh WiFi system. Might be worth looking into. How large is your space your trying to cover?
@@pauldittus it works fine everywhere else, my AX82U is down the hallway. Just that one room which is a small bedroom. I ended up buying the DECO AX3000 (3pk) covers 6500 sq ft. Sense it’s Cyber Monday.
@@thegoodfellow41 So strange. Hope the 3 pack helps with the room coverage 👍 Would be curious to hear your thought once you test it out.
So even though these came out in like 2020 there still the latest what asus has to offer?
Surprisingly, it seems that these are still being sold by ASUS. WiFi 802.11ax (WiFi-6) still is the latest broadly available. Sounds like 802.11be WiFi 7 might drop sometime in 2024. Is there something in particular you are looking for in a router?
Not a fair comparison between Wifi 4 (N) and wifi 6. Should have used a wifi 5(AC) to compare.
Hey Branden! Great point. I agree. I just had a Wireless N to compare it to. I did it just to see how far wireless technology had come since I last bought a wireless router. It would have been very interesting to throw a WiFi 5 in the mix. Thanks for the suggestion. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
Great comparison bro
Thanks so much my friend! Appreciate it!
This video very helpful to me. thx!
Awesome!! So glad to hear!! Welcome to the channel fam 😊
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Is it better to have a wifi connection to asus router or wired connection with xfi mesh gen 2 pods? I noticed some lag while gaming and I didn't have that kind lag when i was wired to Xfinity gateway modem ..im guessing its ping or latency because my download speeds are supposed be good for gaming it's at 150mbps
I am sorry for the delay replying, Johnny. A direct wired connection from the source router is usually the best option. If it's a mesh wired connection, it could be a "it depends." I would run tests to see which has the lower ping for latency optimization. You can use a tool like www.speedtest.net/ to see what is faster. I would be curious to know which is faster. Feel free to reply with your results.
Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
When you first connect it to the Internet, would you advise updating firmware before adding devices to it?
It doesn’t hurt to update the firmware. It also shouldn’t take very long. Which router are you using friend?
@@pauldittus I have ordered rt-ax8, should be arriving today.
@@nauxsi nice! Is that the 82u or 86u? Either one will be awesome. Enjoy!
@@pauldittus rt-ax82u. I hope its smooth sailing. I hear this model doesn't have a merlin firmware for it.
@@nauxsi that is correct. The built in firmware though has worked well for my needs.
I took the AX58U.
My internetprovider one is not that abd gaming will happen anyway over cable but the one is Wifi 5 and signal in my flat is sometimes not that great.
Thanks for sharing friend. How is the AX58U working for you? Is it better than the internet provider router?
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@@pauldittus Well my internet provider has two versions. AX58U is worse thab the one you get with fiber connection but i dont have fiber in my flat so the AX58U does everything better than the one i received.
@@12Burton24 Good to know. Were you able to save money by using the AX58U? Usually internet providers charge for using their routers.
@@pauldittus not in switzerland. You can use what you want the sad story AX58U is just a router not a modem means you need still a modem inbetween so i use the one from the provider which is router and modem in one. I switched off the wlan and use the 58 wlan is almost the same power just a little more using the router from Asus and have the other wlan switched off.
@@12Burton24 you live in Switzerland? That’s super cool 🇨🇭. I would love to visit there someday.
That makes sense. It sounds like both routers do a decent job with one being slightly better.
This will be my 1st time getting a router and i wil get the AX82 since the internet is in a different room i live in a house so will that affect it
I love the RGB on the AX82U. If you're house isn't super big, any of these routers should work great. The nice thing with Asus Routers is that they allow you to use them as a MESH setup if you end up getting more than one Asus router.
If the internet is just in the next room, I believe you should be more than fine.
@pauldittus I ended up getting the asus ax3000 under by budget. Hopefully, I bought a good one, sir
@@Dukelalo1 great choice!! It’s solid. I think you’ll like it 👍 let us know how it goes my friend 😊
@@pauldittus question does every router have their own network/wifi
@@Dukelalo1 Great question. You can use these routers in mesh mode to utilize them together. You can set them up as individual wifi networks, but you would need to connect them to the internet in some way if you need internet.
I'm so confused cuz i just wached videos on the ASUS RT-AX86U AX5700 where they were saying it got 950mbps
Hey friend! So as mentioned I was able to achieve faster speeds after working with the 86U. I also believe the apartment gave a real world example of a not ideal location for testing with other WiFi competing for the same frequencies. I recently moved so perhaps it would be worth testing again. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
the video evidence suggests the best overall is 82u but you say after tweaking 86u is best overall without the video proof, either you was lazy too reshoot or not true, either way its contradicting to the footage
Hello my friend! You bring up good points. This was my first video on the channel so definitely areas for improvement. I had to answer many questions regarding this in the comments as a result.
Regarding the tweaks for the results: I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds in close proximity. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app.
All this said, the 82U is a awesome router. I was happy with the results of all 3 which made it a difficult decision.
I will definitely keep your feedback in mind for future videos.
Welcome to the channel!
Is the RJ45 patch cord that comes with the Asus RT-AX1800HP router a Cat 5e or Cat 6 version? Please
Great question. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the ASUS RT-AC1800HP Router. I do believe the ASUS routers I tested did come with some sort of Ethernet cable, but not exactly sure the version.
,the RT-AX82U throws them enough at PING the gaming?
Great question. I looked at the results that I took in the video and it looks like it outputted about 5 ms ping pretty consistently which according to Cox (www.cox.com/residential/internet/guides/gaming-performance/ping-testing.html) is great for gaming. Hope that helps! Cheers 🙌
Also your ping rate could vary based on your ISP. I have fiber optic so it has probably one of the best results you can get.
@@pauldittus the Cat.7 cables help there is a difference?
usually if you have a wired connection you'll typically get the best results. From what I can tell, I don't believe unless you have a damaged or super old ethernet cable that changing the cable would effect the ping. hope this helps 🙂👍
@@panathasracer9230 a lot depends on your ISP. When doing speed tests I would see what speeds your getting and compare them to what the company promises. You can also call them up and ask what a typical ping rate is for their service.
Excellent video -I just did the same thing as you did - I first bought the Asus RT-AX82U and then traded for the RT-AX86U due to the faster processer and almost double the memory -- But the RT-AX86U hasn't really seemed like an upgrade -- What tweaks did you make to the RT-AX86U? Thanks
Thanks creezeYT! What have you seen so far? Are you getting near the speeds promised by your ISP?
I would suggest using a WiFi Analyzer to see which channels are polluted in your area. Than try selecting a channel that isn't as saturated in your area. Also as noted in one of the tests, make sure you're on the 5 Ghz connection as that will give you the fastest speeds when in close proximity. Right after turning on the router I sometimes had to toggle my wifi on my client on and off to connect to the 5 Ghz. Also if you can you might consider enabling DFS channels in the WiFi settings.
Another thing to try is changing the QOS settings in the app.
Let me know how it goes. There are a few other things we can try if those don't work. Cheers 😊!
Also I heard that it might take a little while before your connection is cleared by RADAR so you might need to wait a little before seeing better results after making changes to your router settings.
One thing I tried was resetting the router. I got better results after resetting my router. You can also turn the QOS settings off to see if that improves the speed of your test.
Thinking of getting the ax82u, how are things now with the 86?
@@stevenvdstaak6682 both of those are solid. I’m personally using the 86u and it works great, but I really liked the cool led lights on 82u. Plus the 82u is a solid performer as you can see in the results.
I have version RT-AX86U-Pro. Any idea why Samsung mobiles (specifically S22 and S23) don't have internet access through 'Guest Network' unless I open intranet in the guest network (which obviously I don't want to do)? Seams to be know issue, still unresolved. Is the issue on Samsung or Asus side?
That's really strange. First I've heard about issues with the Samsung phones connecting to the router. Is it just the Guest Network that has issues with the phone?
@@pauldittus iphone type devices connect without problem. Samsun devices only if you enable intranet access (which of course I don't want to do)
@@wojciechczupta That's so strange. I would suggest trying to post your issue on this forum: www.snbforums.com/
The people there seem to be fairly knowledgable and might be able to help.
Wow! The production quality considering this is a first video is awesome! You nailed it in terms of Audio and Video! I thought I was watching a 300k sub or more CZcams Channel, you deserve more subs!
Thanks so much, friend!! Your comment means a lot ❤. Appreciate it! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
in-depth software setting would be nice
Thanks for the suggestion! That's a great idea. I do get a lot of questions about how to optimize the settings. Thanks for being part of the channel fam, Nillo 🙌
@@pauldittus keep up the good work! 👍
@@eynone thanks so much friend!! You’re awesome 🤩
What setting did you have to fiddle to make the 86 run better?
So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
40 ft is nothing to drop speed to 1/10. They r suppose to perform 2k sq appartment.
Thanks for your reply, friend. When I tested the routers at 40 ft it was outside in my car. I don’t think it’s unusual for routers to drop speed even though it says it can cover a large space. I have a feeling similar spec routers from other companies would perform in a similar manner. A lot depends on the other WiFi channels being used in the area, walls, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers 🙌
For these do you have to pay per month? Or is it a one time purchase
Great question. The router bought from a store should be a one time purchase. Routers from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) often charges a monthly fee. I much prefer owning a wireless router.
All that said, you will need an internet plan from an ISP unless you just want to run a local network. Hope this helps!
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Would you recommend the 92U over 82U for gaming on PS5?
Hey friend! I’ve tried the 82u. I haven’t tried the 92u yet. I believe someone commented on this video about their experience with the 92u and it sounded positive if I remember correctly.
@@pauldittus I got the RT-AX88U as its much better and Wifi 6 in the true sense. Plus has a lot more juice in terms of processing power and internal storage. Also as its explicitly stated its made for gaming its a go to choice. Has WTFast support with game accelarator so that should be good. It doesnt have a gaming port exclusively like 82U but Qos works just fine I feel as a replacement!
@@mohsin403 awesome!! Thanks for sharing your experience with the channel fam!
did you use a wifi 6 capable device?
Great question friend. Yes, I used my iPad Pro for the tests. Have a great week 😊
I saw some extra benefits when I upgraded our speed this morning.
Awesome 🙌 which one did you go with?
So that RT-AX86U with 2.5gb port doesn't help the internet speed, if I have frontier 500mb/500mb or above.
Hey Kevin! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 I would say unless you’re planning to upgrade your speeds in the future you’ll probably not benefit from having the port if used to just connect a device to the internet. Hope that helps! Cheers 🙌
@@pauldittus I was planning to get a RT-AX82U and Frontier 500/500mb, this should be okay right? Thanks.
@@kevinh5359 that should be a great setup 👍. I love the lights on the AX82U 🙌
How is the ax5700 best overall when it came in second for all the speed tests?
Hey Anthony! Great question. As I mention in the video, I later adjusted settings on the AX5700 and I managed to get better results after taking all my initial speed tests shown in the video. That said, the speed results do vary. I believe this is partially due to being in apartments with a bunch of other WiFi signals competing with each other. My personal favorite and a solid performer was the AX82U. I would say that the AX82U was a better performer out the gate as shown in the test results and I was surprised at the consistency of the strong performance of it. Hope that helps 👍! Have an awesome week 🙌
@@pauldittus Thanks man I appreciate the timely response. I just moved into my own apartment and was not a fan of the singular Google WiFi that my ISP provided so I switched to a Nighthawk R8000 which I’m not very impressed with. Now looking at the AX82U and AX86U. Can’t make a decision whatsoever.
@@Sauce8451 I completely understand! I was in your shoes not too long ago. What speeds does your ISP provide?
@@pauldittus I’ve got fioptics and getting 500mbps from them
@@Sauce8451 nice! That's a solid speed. One thought is you can buy a router from a place you can easily return it if you find out it's not what you're looking for. Then you'll know better if the router meets your needs or not.
so device has to be wifi6 compatible, right? wrong?
Hi friend! These routers support devices that can connect to a 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz channels. If you have a device that has WiFi 6 you’ll be able to experience better results. Not all devices need to be WiFi 6 to work. Hope this helps 😊! And welcome to the channel fam 🥳
Direct! to the point! Love the review
Thanks friend! Appreciate the feedback ❤️
@@pauldittus and he engages with his comments!!! You just cemented my sub! Gg
@@nick00639 I’m lucky to have a rockstar like you in the channel fam 🙌
Thanks you sir you help me a lot thanks 😘😘💯
My pleasure, Ali! Happy to help! Have an awesome week 🙌
How should the AX86S stack up against these?
Great question my friend. Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with the AX86S. If it’s anything like the AX86U then I imagine it should be good. Did you end up getting that model? If so, how is your experience with it?
Welcome to the channel fam (5 months late 😭) 😁🎉
@@pauldittus I can’t compare it to the others but I have had zero issues with it and the ASUS app makes adjustment super easy.
@@rybobuno thanks for sharing your experience 👍 I also think their app is very useful. It beats having to pull it up every time on the computer like in the olden days. Cheers 😊
I got the pro version of ax 86u but I don't get what 2.5 port does that normal one doesn't. Don't see a difference
Thanks for sharing friend. Most people probably don’t have fast enough internet or practical applications to notice the difference right now.
Welcome to the channel fam 👍
@@pauldittus I set it up but it doesn't cover the whole house and completely disconnects at the other side. I don't have any other asus routers but do other brands. Is there a way to use those to extend the range?
@@davidvictory9764 unfortunately, with the ASUS software I’m pretty sure you can only create a MESH with other ASUS routers. What speeds does your ISP provide and what speeds are you seeing in different rooms? How large is your house? Naturally there is some drop off the further you get from the router.
Tell us what kind of "tweaking" did u do?
Hey friend, I'm trying to remember, but I'm pretty sure just turning off the QOS setting after I reset the router did the trick. Some other ideas:
I would suggest using a WiFi Analyzer to see which channels are polluted in your area. Then select a channel that isn't as saturated in your area. Also as noted in one of the tests, make sure you're on the 5 Ghz connection as that will give you the fastest speeds when in close proximity. Right after turning on the router I sometimes had to toggle my wifi on my client on and off to connect to the 5 Ghz. Also if you can you might consider enabling DFS channels in the WiFi settings.
Let me know how it goes. There are a few other things we can try if those don't work. Cheers and welcome to the channel fam 😊!
Talking about speed, I watched this video at 1.5x and could not tell the difference...
Haha good point my friend. I was definitely a little slow in the delivery on this one. This was my first CZcams video for this channel. I'm always looking for ways to improve my content. Thank you for bring this to my attention.
Have a great week my friend and welcome to the channel 👍
Have you tried merlin firmware with any of them??
Hey friend! Welcome to the channel fam!! I personally haven't used the Merlin firmware, but it's available for the AX58U and the AX86U. At this time they do not support the AX82U. Have you used Merlin firmware before? I've heard good things about it.
Great comparison, just what i wanted, but most of the test was won by 82 but still you said 86 is better, can you just show a second video as to what results you got after the tweaking the 86...thank you
Hey friend! That’s a good idea 👍. Appreciate the feedback. The first thing I recommend is turning off the QOS setting on the router. Then checking the WiFi analysis and seeing what’s the best channel with the least interference.
@@pauldittus Ok thank you very much for the reply, so you recommend to go with the 86 right or go with 82 as it wont make much difference?
@@heavenlyxtacy it's so hard to say. I ended up going with the 86U because I found one for about the same price as the 82U. That said, I love the look of the 82U with it's cool lights. So far the 86U has done basically everything I've wanted in a router. The 82U was a solid performer as you can see by the results. What speed does your ISP provide?
@Hugo Sr2123 hey friend! I’m hoping to do a follow up speed test of the 86u to demonstrate what I found. If in the subsequent test it proves to be less, I’m to declare the 82u the winner. The results I got with the 86u were after making an adjustment and after I took all the initial tests.
From the entry speech I was expecting more
Thanks for sharing my friend 😁 what would you like me to share in future videos? Welcome to the channel 🙌
From a professional grade vid, I expected usual things. Entry speech was too long for such short vid. All that was tested was speed at distances without mentionin gconditions, obstacles, latencies, mesh, gaming priorities. Thats where those diffs in prices come from. Some tweaks? What tweaks?? This video has all visual effects and quality and speech is top grade, but its a tech review, so solid tech research is a must and you did very little. Few thoughts because you asked. Im sure you will fix them in future vids. This channel has potential!
@pauldittus dont worry about making longer videos. More work but it stays here forever. Its a tech review so you will be getting tech guys, and looking at quality of editing - people should be watching to the end. You will not be getting accidental traffic here due to the nature of video 😂 unless you get a lot of young mums on router videos - then I take it back 😅
@@shufflepack Thank you so much for this feedback 😊I am always looking for ways to improve the channel. This was my first video on the channel.
I appreciate the suggestion about adding conditions, obstacles, latencies, mesh, and gaming priorities details. I definitely missed adding important details to the video which I've occasionally answered in the comments.
Thank you again for sharing. You are always welcome to return and add your voice to the channel anytime 👍
This speednet tests are so irrelevant for a router because there are multiple factors involved. The most important one is connecting to an external server.
Thanks for letting me know friend. What things would you like to see for my next router review? I’m always looking to improve and appreciate any feedback. Cheers 🙌
@@pauldittus instead of using Speednet, i would transfer a large file (couple of gigs) to a second device which is physically attached to the router (like a NAS through LAN port) . This second device should be fast. Faster than the theoretical wifi speed of the router. If the LAN port becomes the bottleneck, then i would try to link this second device through wifi or send simultaneous large files (from single source) to multiple second devices which are attached to LAN. I would always try to saturate the wifi bandwidth to see what it is capable of. Just my two cents :)
@@vizintini great idea 👍 appreciate it friend! Definitely will consider adding that in my next router review.
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🙌🙌🙌 welcome to the channel fam my friend!! So glad you’re here.
You saved me thank you, gonna buy the Gundam limited edition
Happy to help! Which one is that?
What a great and short video
Thanks my friend! Appreciate it. Welcome to the channel fam!
You definitely didnt configure the ax58u properly because I got 777 mbps on my ipad pro with it.
Hey Jose! Glad to hear that you were able to get faster results. Do you live in an environment with many other WiFi signals nearby. In my apartment I had many signals competing for WiFi channels which can impact the performance of the wireless router. What did you do to configure your router? Anything you would recommend others doing? Thanks for sharing with the channel fam 😊
@@pauldittus There are alot of wifi signals nearby. You can use a tool to check them out and manually set the wifi channels. You also need to enable 160 mhz on the 5ghz band for better wifi 6 speeds. For accurate testing you need to separate the 2.5 ghz band and the 5 ghz band by naming them differently to know which one you are connected to.
@@yosixxx good recommendations. Yes, I did go through the settings as well and I did testing to see the channels signal saturation. I didn’t separate the 2.5 and 5 as I could tell which I was connected to with the speed results and in the ASUS app. That said, you are correct that that is a good way of determining that you’re connected to the 5 ghz connection. Thanks for sharing 👍
Tweaking? How? Channel change, hmmm those machines are fugly, my living space is not a holodeck
Hey friend! So I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less polluted and you can switch to the clearest channel available. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your client's connection type (5Ghz vs 2.5Ghz) in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
AX 82U not supported by Merlin Firmware
That’s correct. I’m pretty sure AX58u and AX86U are supported. Do you use Merlin firmware? I haven’t, but have heard good things about it.
Awesome video!
Thanks Yuri!! Have an awesome weekend 🙌
I see a few reviews now comparing n to ax. Where is the ac vs ax?
Great question, Ron. I just did it because I had one and thought it would show how far technology has come, but the AC vs AX honestly would likely be more useful. Are you looking to pick up a new router?
Right now, I'm looking at Asus ax86u. My past routers have been Linksys and Netgear.
@@xAlphaOmega1 nice! I have the AX86U. Solid. It’s been great so far 👍
the video is helpful + short + straight to the point
Like + sub you deserve it ❤️
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate the feedback. Welcome to the channel fam 🙌 Have an awesome weekend 👍
does it have a Parental Control Feature?
Hey Alvin! Great question. I haven’t used it so I don’t know how it works from experience, but I believe all the routers I compared come with AIProtection: www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008720/ Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great week 🙌
@@pauldittus Big thanks Paul!
@@Manly my pleasure 😊👍
@@Manly I have the 82au and I believe there is one. I haven’t messed with it since I’m not a parent lol but I think I saw it on the settings when I was messing around with it
Are those speed test hardwired ? Or just WiFi?
Great question. All the tests are done via WiFi at different distances from the Wireless Router. Hope this helps! Welcome to the channel fam!
Thank u so much , for take time to reply! Actually I have another doubt, what kind of internet connection did you have when you run those test ?
@@miguelangellugo2575 my pleasure. At the time, I had a 1 Gbps up and down fiber optic connection.
They all seem to be very good routers. Just upgraded to the Asus AX89x for the 10 gbe sfp+ and 10gbe rj45 port capabilities in case i want to get a 10gbe card for my computer. More pricey than the routers you were displaying but the hardware on that model may be the best out there. If you are looking to future proof the Asus AX89X is definitely worth a shot.
Haven't checked that one out yet, but sounds like a solid choice 👍👍
@@pauldittus Honestly the two things had me sold on the AX89x model was the 8 gigabit lan ports on the back as before i was using a gigabit switch. And then the two 10 gbe options also on the router. Right now just running 2.5 gbe equipment and the transfer speeds of photos, files etc are insane using this router. SPF+ port is good for people who have fiber internet. The other routers you previewed are also solid choices too.
@@Placesandspaces35 that's awesome 🙌! Do you use your router for gaming?
@@pauldittus no I haven’t been gaming in a long time but the ping on my speed tests are usually between 18 and 20 which is pretty good considering I don’t have fiber in internet (which have ridiculously low pings…so jealous lol). I am a chord cutter so watching iptv is very good. Hardly any buffering. Speed tests on iPhone usually hover around 700 mbps particularly using 160 MHZ band. People tend to get caught up on speed but stability is the most important thing on a network. Low ping, eliminating bottlenecks in networking setups and eliminating bufferbloat are way more important in my opinion. Even a gig network can have bottlenecks and bufferbloat but with a good set up most of the time that stuff can be mitigated to make sure your network is running as smoothly as possible. A good router helps tremendously too. 😁
@@pauldittus if you decide to use that Merlin Firmware there is a guy here on CZcams that does a great job showing how to install it and the different features. Just search Eclipse Reviews and he breaks it down nicely. He has a few videos regarding Merlin firmware and shows how to install flex qos which is awesome because if you have a fast internet subscription like a gig you can run flex and it prioritizes data packets and doesn’t slow down your network at all. Cake qos on Merlin is better for slower networks 300 mbps and slower but same thing doesn’t drop your speed like a lot of qos protocols do. Using either of those took away any bufferbloat issues I had prior. Would run speed tests on dslreports dot com and got A+ ratings for my network quality. Definitely worth checking out!
Which Modem was used in the tests?
Hey Andy 👋! I'm on a fiber-optic connection. I don't believe fiber-optic requires modem, but there is a device that the ISP has that Nokia on it. What type of internet do you use in your area? Cheers 🙌
@@pauldittus oh neat! Just got Xfinity 1200mbps connection, also ordered a Motorola MB8611 and this Asus RT-AX58U to take advantage of the service.
@@Andy-Andeee wow! That's a great connection speed 👍! Also the cool thing about the Asus routers is they have this feature called AiMesh so if you need better coverage around your house you can add another Asus router and create a mesh to cover more distance for your house. Enjoy your new internet speed and router!!
Asus thousand time better than any other routers ,
After looking at the options and using the ASUS, I’m very happy with my choice. They’re solid.
Why didn't u open other 2 routers ? Unexpected
Hi Friend, Welcome to the channel fam. I did open all 3 routers 👍👍. I had to open them in order to test them. Have a great week 🙌
Hi, i have an Asus AX86U and my highest result are 420/240 on 1000/330 network (next to the router - approx. 1 meter distance) with Samsung S10e (wifi 6, AX). How can i increase it?
Hey friend! Great question. I would suggest first testing your wired connection and making sure you're getting the promised 1000/330 speed. Are you in an apartment or a location with many other wifi devices competing? If so, you can use a wifi analyzer to determine the best channel to set your router with the least interference. Next, I would start by turning off the QoS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests or setting it to another setting. Also, make sure your device is connected to 5Ghz as the 2.5Ghz will be slower at that distance. Hope that helps! Welcome to the channel fam 🙌
@@pauldittus Hi, thanks, sure, on LAN i reach full speed. Im in condo with many neighbours, and i using Wifi Analyzer and i using best ch. Sure, i separate 5Gh. i will try the QoS, thanx.
@@Perillustris Awesome! Let us know how it goes. Thanks 😊!
@@pauldittus Hi, yes, it matters (DL): with Qos:350-390/250 without 450-460/250. Thanks,
@@Perillustris wow!! That’s a significant improvement 👍. I was surprised by the results when I first found it that I wasn’t sure if it would be applicable to others. This confirms it. Thanks again for sharing the experience with the channel fam 🙌
Wanting to run Merlin firmware, was the reason for my decision
Nice! Did you go with the AX58U or the AX86U?
@@pauldittus the AX86U
@@snowatom solid 🙌! I’m using that one right now too! Is it your first time using Merlin firmware? I’ve heard good things about it, but haven’t used it yet.
@@pauldittus No. I have used it for many years. I can’t do without the split tunneling feature. It makes streaming totally awesome, when not living in the US. Then there are also other cool stuff Merlin can do, that the standard can’t.
@@snowatom cool 😎 ! I’ve never heard of split tunneling, but it sounds pretty awesome.
What settings did you tweak? I have the AX86u.
Hey @alexhernandez49, thanks for the message. I tried a couple things, but I would start by turning off the QOS and seeing how that impacts your speed tests. I found that without it on I would get better results on my AX86U. Also if you're in an area with a bunch of wifi connections in close proximity (aka your neighbors), I would download a wifi analyzer to see which channels are less poluted and you can switch to the clear channel. Make sure that you're connected to the 5Ghz connection for faster speeds. You can check your clients connection in the app. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 🙌
If you own the AX86u I would HIGHLY recommend ditching the stock firmware and downloading Asus Merlin firmware. Merlin firmware is MUCH better than the stock firmware. Has flex and cake qos capabilities. Also has a built in speed test. There is the ability to add Skynet firewall to the router in conjunction with the built in firewall. Also has TOR vpn added and so on. I was running that firmware on my Asus AX11000 and it was rock solid. Hoping Merlin adds the AX89x model to the supported routers soon but the AX86u is a supported router for the Merlin Firmware and it is free to install.
@@Placesandspaces35 good point! Another thing to note is that the AX82U is not Merlin supported at this time. I have not used the Merlin firmware yet, but have heard great things about it. The built-in firmware does have a speed test as well to test as well. Thanks for sharing the info! Have an awesome week 🙌
try ax73 is ok
Do you own the AX73? Is that the one by TP-Link?
@@pauldittus yes is tp link
How do you like it so far?
Love this!
Thanks so much @Likable Art!! Appreciate it 👍
So the 82u?
It’s a great option. All of the ASUS routers I tested were great.
The only thing to know is if you planned to install custom Merlin firmware I don’t believe it’s supported with the 82u. I don’t believe most people do this.
@@pauldittus thank you for the heads up regarding the firmware I’ll look further into it 👍
@@PatsPerfectPlatinums you bet. Happy to help. Personally I just use the default firmware, but some people like the Merlin firmware.
Don’t waste your money on AX86u buy AX82U it’s great and cheaper.
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Thanks for sharing friend! I know another person here also recommended the 82u. Plus you get those amazing RGB lights which are epic. Definitely a great option.
Welcome to the channel fam 🎉
Can the ax82u use merlin?
Unfortunately, it is not listed on the Merlin website. That said, I did find a forum which was pointing to a GitHub with something that might work. I would make sure it’s legit before downloading though 😊: www.snbforums.com/threads/any-merlin-love-for-the-asus-rt-ax82u.79316/
Welcome to the channel fam!
@@pauldittus thanks for the quick response!
@@otakukj my pleasure 😊👍
Where is the xt8?:)
Hey friend! Maybe in the future I can review mesh routers. I like how with the ASUS routers you create a mesh in the future with them. What are you looking at getting? XT8?
@@pauldittus I kno someone with a xt8. Though its bit pricy, but the wifi works pretty well. It has only 3 lan ports though. If you have a big house, I think the xt8 is cool, especially the design.
My old n router????...hmmm strange story
I had used my hotspot prior so it had been a long time since I had upgraded my wireless router. So this upgrade was a huge improvement from my Wireless N router.
@@pauldittus thx for answer ..greatings
@@walter2065 my pleasure 😊👍. Thanks for watching! Have an awesome weekend 🙌
@@pauldittus thx ! And because of you I bought the ax82...great video !
Also good weekend
@@walter2065 Great choice 👍. Enjoy those awesome lights! Cheers 🙌
but the gundam edition
I am not too familiar with that version. Have you tried it?