12-stream Asus RT-AX89X AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router supporting MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology, with AiProtection Pro network security powered by Trend Micro and Adaptive QoS
Next-Gen WiFi 6 Standard – 802.11 ax WiFi standard for better efficiency and throughput.
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router Feature:
Ultrafast WiFi Speed – 12-stream 6000Mbps WiFi speed to handle even the busiest network with ease.
Dual 10G ports – Enjoy up to 10X-faster data-transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with 10GBase-T and 10G SFP+ networking technology ports.
Wider Usage and More Convenience – 8 antennas + 8 LAN ports to support more clients all at once.
Commercial-grade Security – AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro ™, blocks internet security threats for all your connected smart devices.
Better Partner with Mesh System – Compatible with ASUS AiMesh WiFi system for seamless whole-home coverage.
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AX89X |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 600 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1000 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 4333 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 8 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 4×4 5GHz 8×8 |
| Processor | 2.2GHz quad-core processor |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 1 GB RAM |
| Boosts speed | OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), Beamforming: standard-based and universal, 1024-QAM high data rate, 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10Gbps BaseT for WAN/LAN x 1, RJ45 for 1Gbps BaseT for LAN x 8, RJ45 for 1Gbps BaseT for WAN x 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2 SFP+ x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19V 3.42A |
| Package content | RJ45 x1 Adapter x1 QSG x1 Warranty Card x1 RT-AX89X x1 |
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router Performance
I tested the ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router using a couple of 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6 clients and a few Wi-Fi 5 clients and was quite happy with the router.
In Wi-Fi 6 tests, I can get the client connected to it at 2.4 Gbps, which translated into the sustained speed of some 1435 Mbps at close range, the fastest I’ve seen. When I moved the client to 40 feet (12 m) away, it registered more than 1150 Mbps, the fastest.
The router also did well with Wi-Fi 5 clients. At a distance of fewer than 10 feet (3 m), my 4 × 4 devices connected at 1.7 Gbps and had a sustained speed of almost 1025 Mbps, which is quite impressive. At a distance away, my 3 × 3 laptops now registered nearly 700 Mbps.
I tested the 2.4 Ghz band only for reference since its performance fluctuates a lot where I am (and possibly where you are, too). The ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router averaged some 180 Mbps and 120 Mbps for close and long ranges, respectively. That was far slower than the 1300 Mbps in its specs but fast enough for most online applications.
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router Advantage:
The New Era of Home WiFi
The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that is pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. The newest 802.11 ax standard offers future-proof technologies, higher network efficiency, faster WiFi speeds, greater coverage and improved battery life for connected devices, providing a significantly better networking experience for users.
Warp-speed WiFi
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router is an 8×8 dual-band WiFi router that provides 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 6000Mbps– 1148Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 4804Mbps on the 5GHz band– ASUS RT-AX89X is up to 2.8 X faster than 802.11 ac 4×4 dual-band routers.
More LAN Ports for More Convenience
Eight Gigabit LAN ports make ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router the ideal solution if you have multiple wired devices, for example, NAS pcs, switches and systems. And, if you ever wish to host a LAN party at home, ASUS RT-AX89X makes it possible.
Ultra-fast Wired Speed
The ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router provides two 10G ports, one Base-T and SFP+ port, which means both fiber and copper 10G connections are supported. Capture ISP advertised speeds or use your own 10G LAN network between PCs and NAS.
Gaming Without Limits
The dedicated gaming port on ASUS RT-AX89X Router automatically prioritizes any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that’s always at the head of the queue.
Gear Accelerator lets you prioritize devices wirelessly via ASUS RT-AX89X’s online control panel. The simple interface lets you prioritize devices to help boost their speed and prevent them fighting over bandwidth with other devices.
Connect your devices to the 5 GHz band and avoid the often-congested 2.4 GHz band, while enjoying as high as 8.4 X faster WiFi speeds. Optional Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5GHz band to give you even more bandwidth for gaming.
Built for Multi-device Households
With a revolutionary combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, 802.11 ax technology provides as high as 4X greater network capacity and efficiency in traffic-dense environments. Previous-generation 802.11 ac WiFi can only handle one device at a time on each network channel, which is an inefficient use of available bandwidth. OFDMA support in the 802.11 ax WiFi standard divides each channel into small sub-channels, allowing signals from multiple devices * to be bundled together and transmitted simultaneously, reducing latency for a smoother, more responsive WiFi experience.
WiFi that Goes Farther
With the newest 802.11 ax WiFi standard featuring OFDMA technology, ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router provides increased WiFi signal range and better coverage by dividing each channel into smaller sub-channels. These sub-channels have a smaller bandwidth that enables them to travel up to 80% farther1, resulting in a better WiFi connection throughout your home
Commercial-grade Security for your Home Network
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router has lifetime free AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro ™ with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats. This strong security offers advanced parental controls, including the ability to block specific websites and mobile app types.
Wireless that’s as Stable as Wired Ethernet
When you are far away from your router, enjoying the stability of a wired network connection is usually impractical or impossible. With special designed antennas, ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router provides wide coverage and a stable signal, letting you enjoy a smooth and reliable connection for gaming or work anywhere in your home.
Extreme 2.2 GHz quad-core Power
ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router features a top-of-the-line 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU that is more powerful than many desktop processors. With its incredible performance, ASUS RT-AX89X Router maximizes throughput for the best networking performance, accelerates USB data transfers and more.
Powerful Whole-home WiFi System.
Your ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Router can deliver smooth, reliable WiFi to every part of your home. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that fixes these problems: it creates a whole-home WiFi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and you can use a mix of ASUS router models– protecting your investment!
Verdict
Once in a long while, there comes along one that strikes a wow. And the Asus RT-AX89X AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router is that one. Buy it, and you won’t be disappointed.
