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March 2023

WiFi routers, mesh networks & range extenders

We've tested 17 different network devices to see which provide the best WiFi speed, coverage and security. Discover which technology is best for your home.

February 2023

Asus

ZenWiFi AX XT8

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We've reviewed the Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 to see how well it performs in these categories:

  • Performance
  • Ease of use and setup
  • Security
  • Power consumption

Test results

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    Performance
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    Ease of use and setup
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    Security
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    Power consumption

Good points

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Bad points

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Model

  • Mesh system
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  • Number of units in pack
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Speed tests

  • Windows download speed (single device)
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  • Windows upload speed (single device)
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  • iPhone download speed (single device)
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  • iPhone upload speed (single device)
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  • Windows download speed (multiple devices)
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  • Windows upload speed (multiple devices)
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  • iPhone download speed (multiple devices)
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  • iPhone upload speed (multiple devices)
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Specifications

  • Identical mesh units
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  • Number of WiFi bands
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  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
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  • Height with aerials extended
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  • Weight of main unit
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  • Ethernet LAN ports
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  • Ethernet WAN ports
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  • USB-A ports
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  • Physical power button
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  • Number of buttons
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  • Number of aerials
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Features

  • WiFi 5 2.4GHz
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  • WiFi 5 5GHz
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  • WiFi 6 2.4GHz
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  • WiFi 6 5GHz
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  • Ethernet backhaul
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  • WiFi backhaul
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  • Bluetooth
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  • Zigbee
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  • WiFi protected setup (WPS) available
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  • Supports WPA3 encryption
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  • DLNA certified
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  • Supports firewalls
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  • Supports VLAN
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  • Quickstart manual
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  • Alexa support
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  • Google Home support
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