ASUS TUF AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router
ASUS TUF AX3000 Gaming Router is a great product from ASUS. It performs really well in our performance test and able to sustain the high performance thanks to the robust build quality. It also comes with the gaming features only available for their gaming router lineup that truly works and not just a gimmick in our test.
ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router with dedicated Gaming port, AiMesh for mesh WiFi and AiProtection Pro network security
Next-Gen WiFi 6 – The WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) standard delivers better efficiency and throughput.
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router Feature:
Gaming Port Acceleration– Wired connection speeds up your game by a dedicated gaming LAN port.
Easy Port Forwarding in 3 Steps – Open NAT makes port forwarding simple, eliminating complicated and frustrating manual configuration.
Better Partner with Mesh System – Compatible with the ASUS AiMesh Wi-Fi system for seamless whole-home coverage.
Tested durability and stable operation – ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is built to be durable and undergoes verified testing to ensure reliable, stable operation.
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router Spec
| Model Name | ASUS TUF-AX3000 |
| 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 |
| Product Segment | AX3000 ultimate AX performance : 2402 Mbps+ 574 Mbps |
| 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 300 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 1733 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 2402 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 4 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 2×2 5GHz-1 2×2 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz tri-core processor |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash 512 MB 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 Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current |
| Package content | TUF-AX3000 WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card |
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router Performance
Like the RT-AX3000 that we know, the ASUS TUF AX3000 Router performs really well in our WiFi speedtest. It has a strong Wi-Fi coverage and a fast Wi-Fi speed. It also supported the newest WPA3 security right out of the box.
On the close distance 5Ghz test with my laptop powered by Intel AX200 Wireless Adapter, there’s no surprise here and the router can reach the full 940Mbps of my Gigabit Internet connection. When just using 80Mhz with no enabling the full potential of this router, this is possible even.
On the long distance 5Ghz test after 2 walls, we have a great performance exceeded 400Mbps with 160Mhz mode enabled. This is faster than all other AX3000 routers that we have tested and it is even slightly faster than ASUS own RT-AX3000.
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router Adantage:
TUF Gaming AX3000
As the first WiFi router in the renowned TUF Gaming series, ASUS TUF AX3000 Router is built with the trusted durability you expect, featuring indivisible antennas and metal port protectors to give you a fast and stable WiFi experience.
Ultrafast WiFi 6
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router supports the latest WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) standard, featuring 160 MHz bandwidth with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology to deliver great WiFi capacity and efficiency1. WiFi 6 also enables dramatically faster networking speeds of up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz band) and 2404 Mbps (5 GHz band)– as high as 2.5 X faster than 802.11 ac dual-band routers
Faster and More Stable Wired Gaming
A dedicated gaming LAN port gives gaming device connected top priority on your network. Just connect your gaming PC or console to enjoy a stable online gaming experience without lag and disruptions.
Port Forwarding in 3 Steps
Open NAT on TUF Gaming AX3000 allows you to team up with friends in three easy steps, eliminating frustrating and complicated manual configuration. Select your gaming device.
Gaming in Every Corner of Your Home
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router supports ASUS AiMesh system, which is an innovative router system creating a whole-home WiFi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh system is powerful, flexible and compatible with a mix of ASUS router models.
Fortified Frontline Network Security
ASUS TUF AX3000 Router supports WPA3, which incorporates the latest security methods to keep all users on the network safe. Additionally, AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro ™ defends your devices from external attacks and threats, including devices that can not install anti-virus software– like game consoles, smartphones and IoT devices. It also features automatic, regularly updated security signatures to ensure your network stays protected.
Verdict
Finally, the ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 boasts a plenty of features that takes advantage of the latest technology available providing consumers with better internet connectivity for multiple users and devices and has a ton of flexibility to manage your bandwidth and control the overall internet management around your house that you otherwise won’t have with your ISP’s default router. If you’re someone who has a lot of family members accessing the internet at the same time or perhaps has a small business, you might want to consider upgrading your router to a better one like this.
