ASUS RT-AC1300UHP AC1300 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router
The Asus RT-AC1300UHP Wireless AC router is the current addition to the company’s mid-range Wireless AC router portfolio. This is the range of routers that the majority of people will buy since the prices are more accessible and they provide good value for the money spent on the router.
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router Feature:
Super-fast network speed
Concurrent dual-band AC1300 Wi-Fi speed plus quad-core processor for responsive network performance
Full Wi-Fi speed on multiple devices simultaneously
MU-MIMO technology and huge 256MB memory for the best multi-device performance
Improved Wi-Fi range
Four external high-gain antennas with AiRadar universal beamforming for improved Wi-Fi range
Parental Controls
Monitor and filter internet activities for your children and families
Multi-purpose USB 3.0 port
10X-faster data transfers than USB 2.0
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AC1300UHP |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Antenna | External antenna x 4 |
| Transmit/Receive | MIMO technology 2.4GHz 2×2 5GHz 1×1 |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash 256 MB RAM |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4G Hz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 3.0 x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 12 V with max. 1.5 A current |
| Package content | •Wireless Router •AC adapter •Network cable (RJ-45) •Quick Start Guide •Support CD (User Manual) |
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router Performance
We know the ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router comes with decent specs for the price of a mid-range router and we shall see how it translates into real world performance. Wireless signal strength is great, I think it is slightly better than Asus RT-AC55UHP. It is definitely better than TM stock D-Link DIR-850L router. The wireless performance is decent as well. As expected, there is no worry with my 100Mbps Internet connection. With the quad core SoC and 256MB RAM, there shouldn’t be an issue to deal with a large amount of connections. I have more than 15 devices linked and this router is not showing any signs of congestion.
I am using my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge as the client due to small devices are more relevant nowadays, performance matter more on small wireless devices with smaller antennas. The ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router is able to deliver over 400Mbit/s consistently over wireless to my phone. It is much faster than Asus RT-AC55UHP and RT-AC1200G+.
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router Advantage:
Essential AC Upgrade with Uninterrupted Wi-Fi Signal
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP AC1300 Dual-band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router with four high-gain antennas and high power technology delivers extremely long operating range. Its 802.11 ac high-speed performance is perfect for streaming as many as 4K Ultra HD videos, online gaming with support for latest gen consoles for instance, Xbox One ® and PlayStation ® 4 and performing other bandwidth-intensive tasks. Multi-purpose USB 3.0 port allow printer, hard drive and 3G/4G sharing1; while ASUS AiCloud support allows you to share, access, and stream files from your home PC to internet-connected devices.
Full Wi-Fi Speeds on Multiple Devices Simultaneously
Because MU-MIMO technology and powerful 256 MB memory, you can enjoy full-speed Wi-Fi on compatible devices2 as well with no needing to wait for sequential transmissions.
Powerful Processor, Higher Network Speed
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router is equipped with improved WAN to LAN speed because of its newest quad-core A7 processor, guaranteeing responsive network performance for bandwidth-intensive tasks.
Improved Wi-Fi Range
The four external high performance antennas on ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router improve the Wi-Fi range and multi-device performance at home.
Manage your network wherever
In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both robust and intuitive, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update firmware, all without needing to boot up a PC.
Verdict
ASUS RT-AC1300UHP Router is currently retailing at around RM550 in Malaysia. I believe this is the most affordable MU-MIMO Wave 2 wireless router for sale currently. The value of this router is really good. It comes along with a decent specification to make certain that this router is able to manage a large amount of connections. The quad core SoC and the huge amount of RAM is doing its job in guaranteeing that the router is never bog down. Not to mention that the stability is great as well, I have this router on for days and all my wireless devices are connected without downtime. Coupled with AsusWRT firmware which is known for its simplicity and stability, it is really easy to configure and maintain this router as well.
