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Avg. price in UK:~£240Avg. price in US:~$280Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:5400 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS DSL AX82U Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical Score

10%

8.3

User score

★Better than 94% of routers
8.4

Technical Score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

26%

8.3

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

9.8

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.7

Management

★Better than 94% of routers
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User reviews

30%

7.5

Popularity

User score:
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amazon
4.3
(722)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–²Better than 67% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS DSL-AX82U is a high-performance AX5400 dual-band WiFi 6 modem router featuring a built-in DSL port that supports ADSL2+, VDSL2 (up to 35b profile), and G.fast connections. Powered by a 1.5 GHz tri-core processor with 512 MB of RAM, it delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 5400 Mbps (4804 Mbps on 5GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz) and includes four Gigabit LAN ports, a dedicated Gigabit WAN port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for 3G/4G/5G mobile tethering. Main pros include its versatile connectivity for both DSL and fiber environments, customizable ASUS Aura RGB lighting, and advanced gaming features like Mobile Game Mode and Adaptive QoS for low-latency performance. However, some users have noted cons such as potential memory management issues in newer firmware versions, the lack of a multi-gigabit LAN/WAN port, and its relatively large physical footprint.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS DSL AX82U

Technical Score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

26%

8.3

Wireless

20%

6.4

Ports

18%

9.8

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.7

Management

8.4
ASUS DSL AX82U has a technical score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 94.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User reviews

30%

7.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(722)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.3
ASUS DSL AX82U has a user score of 8.27 points, which is higher than that of 67.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
ASUS DSL AX82U has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 59.8% of products in this category.
7.5
ASUS DSL AX82U has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 59.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

8.7
ASUS DSL AX82U has a value-for-money score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 93.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
5,400 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
5,400 Mbps
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 5,400 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 83.7% of routers and equal to 4% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 79.1% of routers and equal to 7.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
ASUS Router app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
3x 1.5 GHz
CPU clock speed
3x 1.5 GHz
â–² Better than 72% of models
This router runs at 3x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 72.3% of routers and on par with 3.8% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
N. of external antennas
4
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 17.5% of routers.
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ASUS DSL AX82U vs the average router

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  • 3.66x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,400 Mbps
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5400 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,400 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 285,012 more NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    300,000
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 14,988
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router uses a VDSL2 + ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • 11% better value for money
    ASUS DSL AX82U has better value for money than the average router (8.67 vs 7.8).
    8.67 vs 7.82
  • 3.66x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,400 Mbps
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5400 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,400 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 186 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    250
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (250 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    250 vs 64
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 285,012 more NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    300,000
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 14,988
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router uses a VDSL2 + ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    3 x 1.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (3x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    3x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS DSL AX82U is more expensive than the average router (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 73.5 mm wider width
    Width
    275.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (275.5 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    275.5 mm vs 202 mm
  • 20 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (65 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 45 mm
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS DSL AX82U is more expensive than the average router (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 73.5 mm wider width
    Width
    275.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (275.5 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    275.5 mm vs 202 mm
  • 20 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (65 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    65 mm vs 45 mm

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
722 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS DSL AX82U?

  • High-speed Wi-Fi 6 performance, particularly on the 5 GHz band
  • Futuristic design with highly customizable Aura RGB lighting
  • User-friendly setup and management via the ASUS Router mobile app
  • Robust gaming features including a dedicated gaming port and Mobile Game Mode
  • Strong signal range and coverage, especially in multi-floor homes
  • Integrated modem functionality (for the DSL model) replaces the need for a separate ISP modem
  • Support for AiMesh, allowing for easy expansion of the network with other ASUS routers

What customers dislike about ASUS DSL AX82U?

  • Higher price point compared to some mid-range competitors
  • The 2.4 GHz band performance is considered lower-end compared to its 5 GHz counterpart
  • Lacks a 2.5 GbE (multi-gigabit) port for high-speed wired networking over 1 Gbps
  • Limited number of Ethernet ports for a high-end gaming router
  • Only one USB port provided, which may limit peripheral connectivity
  • Some users report difficulty with specific gaming configurations like NAT types

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