ASUS RT-AX82U (AX5400) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Aura RGB, Included AiProtect

4.6 | 2,584 ratings

Price: 159.99

Last update: 01-11-2025

About this item

New-generation WiFi 6 router: Ultrafast speeds up to 5400 Mbps with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels; Works seamlessly with all your existing WiFi devices.Processor : 1.5 GHz tri-core processor.
Mobile Game Mode: Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
Choose your lighting vibe - Feature ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects that you can choose from a variety of lighting effects and customize lighting to align with specific modes.
Commercial-grade Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
Easy Extendable Network – Enjoy seamless roaming with rich, advanced features by adding any AiMesh-compatible router.

Product information

Product Dimensions

10.96 x 7.26 x 6.5 inches

Item Weight

1.57 pounds

ASIN

B08BJJ3RGW

Item model number

RT-AX82U

Customer Reviews

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,422 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#4,639 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#47 in Computer Routers

Date First Available

August 3, 2020

Manufacturer

ASUS

Country of Origin

Vietnam

Top reviews from the United States

Alex

Top Notch Network Performance

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024

After owning my nighthawk router for years, I decided to finally pull the plug and get a decent router that was not going to fail us miserably. Right off the bat, I noticed that the router wasn't bulky (a major plus) and it included a short ethernet cable to set it with my modem. The instructions were clear, concise and I was able to get it up and running within 5-10 minutes. Upon usage, I can definitely say that this router is reliable in terms of connectivity and pretty fast.

Features:
The router I purchased has four ethernet ports, one USB 3.0 port, fast wireless connectivity, and even a dedicated app which lets you customize settings to optimize performance for work, gaming, and even casual use. Within the app, you are also able to turn off the LED lights and change the Aura RGB on the router. Not to mention, it also has a security feature to protect against malicious attacks.

Performance:
The performance on this router is impressive; A major upgrade from what I had before. We tested its performance using various devices, including PCs, laptops, smart TVs, Gaming Consoles and it delivered a fast and reliable connection.

UE:
The router is easy to set up and use. Once everything is set up, you can use the mobile app-based to manage various settings, including parental controls and QoS optimization. Although, I would say that mobile app design can be a little confusing for those who are locating specific features since some just show icons with no text. Nonetheless, after messing with the app, you will be fine.

Conclusion:
I can definitely say that this router has impressed me, especially for the price. It's a great choice for people who want something simple yet reliable. Although the UI may throw some people off, this router is a great option for those who value performance and reliability. As time goes by, I can definitely keep this updated.

Jarom Hillery

Fast and reliable

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024

I realized that my old Asus router wasn't giving me the speeds promised by the ISP. I upgraded to this router to get WiFi6 and was immediately happy with the better signal strength across the house and the speed. The router lives in our basement, but has no issues reaching the second floor of the house.

Setup was pretty easy with the included instructions. I get lots of use out of the Asus router app as well.

Kyle Anwyl

Replaced Netgear AX5400

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021

Our house has been filling up with many wifi 6 devices so early in the year, we finally transitioned to a wifi6 capable router, the Netgear AX5400.

In short summary, the ASUS AX5400 is better in every possible way than the Netgear it replaced, even with both being AX5400 speed.

Stability:
This was my absolute number 1 priority and requirement for a wireless router. The ASUS has been rock solid and stable. All devices connect without issue and do not drop. The Netgear would randomly drop a device for no reason at all, logs never showed anything. The ASUS router has never randomly rebooted and lost internet. The Netgear would randomly lose internet until a forced reset. The stability issues with the Netgear was driving my family and me crazy and this was the reason we got the ASUS. I'm very meticulous about our settings and firmware updates so I understood very well how to setup each router. The Netgear just wasn't very stable.

Speed:
The ASUS 5Ghz speeds are very fast as expected. The speeds are pretty much identical to the Netgear it replaced. The 2.4Ghz speeds are actually slightly slower than the Netgear, but I actually do not mind, the only 2.4Ghz devices I have are smart plugs, sensors and other IOT devices which don't require bandwidth BUT they do need stability, which the ASUS provides.

Range:
The ASUS range is MUCH better than the Netgear on both 2.4 and 5 Ghz. The Netgear would have barely any signal while I'm in the garage (furthest point from the router). The ASUS has a Good signal and even has signal when sitting in the car in my driveway, outside of the garage, which is much further from the router. Our entire backyard has good signal. We considered using AI mesh but now I don't think it's even necessary.

Gaming:
Not sure what gaming mode adds but I tested ping times to a game server. With a wired connection, it is a solid 15-20ms. With wifi6 wireless laptop 2 rooms away, it is still 15-20ms. But turning gaming mode off still gave us the same ping, so not sure what it actually enhances or not.

Interface:
The ASUS web interface and android app is miles ahead of Netgear. The Netgear web interface looks like an old ASP web app without even the full set of options available. The ASUS android app is very clean and easy to use and has all the "most used options" only a button click away. They obviously have done usability studies. The Netgear app looks much better than their web interface but takes forever to connect to the router.

Conclusion:
The ASUS AX5400 is a much better router than the Netgear AX5400. I don't know if Netgear's firmware need more work or whatever but the comparison isn't even close, in my opinion.

jay zeneros

Awesome router

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024

I had purchase a bunch of other routers and they were terrible with my fiber connection. This one worked extremely well. It has enough range to reach all my home. Its not so big and you can change the color of the lights on it with the app. It had plenty of security features and it looks durable. Definitely worth the price since I was finalky able to get the full speed of my internet connection.

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