Yo, gamer! Get ready to level up your home network with the ASUS RT-AX53U, a compact WiFi 6 (AX1800) router that's your stealthy gateway to faster streams, smoother gaming, and lag-free squad chats.
This pint-sized powerhouse packs dual-band fury—up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz for 4K marathons and 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz for reliable coverage—making it a budget beast for apartments or small homes.
With MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and AiProtection security, it handles multiple devices without choking, whether you're raiding in Destiny 2 or downloading massive Steam updates.
Let's dive into the hype and break down the specs in a sorted, connection-charged list to fuel your online domination!
ASUS RT-AX53U
SKU: ASUS RT-AX53U
R1 286,50Price
- Antennas:
- 4x external (adjustable, non-removable).
- Connectivity:
- WAN: 1x Gigabit Ethernet.
- LAN: 3x Gigabit Ethernet.
- USB: 1x USB 2.0 (for storage/printers).
- Wireless: Dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz).
- Coverage:
- Up to 1,800 sq ft (ideal for small homes/apartments).
- Dimensions:
- 7.5 x 5.0 x 1.7 inches (19.0 x 12.6 x 4.4 cm).
- Extras:
- AiProtection Pro (lifetime security, parental controls, QoS).
- ASUSWRT firmware (VPN support, traffic analyzer, guest WiFi).
- Supports IPv6, WPA3 encryption.
- LED indicators (Power, LAN, WAN, WiFi).
- Operating System:
- ASUSWRT (web/app setup).
- Performance:
- WiFi Standard: WiFi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible (a/b/g/n/ac).
- Speeds: AX1800 (5GHz: 1201 Mbps, 2.4GHz: 574 Mbps).
- Features: MU-MIMO (2x2), OFDMA, beamforming, 80MHz channels, 1024-QAM.
- Power:
- Adapter: 12V DC, 1A.
- Processor:
- Realtek RTL8198D (1GHz dual-core).
- Security:
- AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro), firewall, DoS protection.
- Weight:
- ~0.45 kg.
- Antennas: