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ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£240Avg. price in US:~$250Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:5400 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical Score

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 87% of routers
8.1

Technical Score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

26%

8.3

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

8.3

Management

â–²Better than 88% of routers
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

6.5

Popularity

User score:
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â–²Better than 61% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router that delivers combined speeds up to 5400 Mbps, powered by a 1.5 GHz tri-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 160 MHz channel support. Key characteristics include a dedicated Gaming Port for wired prioritization, VPN Fusion for simultaneous secure and open connections, and customizable Aura RGB lighting. Its main pros are excellent throughput performance, lifetime free AiProtection Pro security, and robust gamer-centric optimization tools like Gear Accelerator and Mobile Game Mode. However, available cons include the lack of a multi-gig (2.5G) Ethernet port, the presence of only a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a non-removable antenna design.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400

Technical Score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

26%

8.3

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

8.3

Management

8.1
ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has a technical score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 87.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

6.5

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.4
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8.1
ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has a user score of 8.08 points, which is higher than that of 60.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 49.3% of products in this category.
6.5
ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 49.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

8.4
ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% 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
WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WPS
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 79.3% of routers and equal to 1.7% 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
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
VLAN tagging
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% 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.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports Web UI, App firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 73.5% of routers and equal to 3.9% 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 ROG Strix GS AX5400 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
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 8.1% better value for money
    ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 has better value for money than the average router (8.45 vs 7.8).
    8.45 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
  • 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
  • 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 inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 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
  • 4 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 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
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2021 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    May 2021
    2021 vs 2015
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, App
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, App vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 is more expensive than the average router (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 66 mm wider width
    Width
    268 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (268 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    268 mm vs 202 mm
  • 3.2% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    180 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (180 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    180 m² vs 186 m²
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 59.4% heavier weight
    Weight
    701.3 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (701.3 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    701.3 g vs 440 g
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400 is more expensive than the average router (£240 vs £90).
    £240 vs £90
  • 3.2% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    180 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (180 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    180 m² vs 186 m²
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, App
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, App vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 66 mm wider width
    Width
    268 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (268 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    268 mm vs 202 mm
  • 59.4% heavier weight
    Weight
    701.3 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (701.3 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    701.3 g vs 440 g

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Third-party reviews

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4.4
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213 Reviews

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What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400?

  • High throughput performance and consistent wireless speeds from short to long range
  • Gamer-friendly optimization tools, including a dedicated gaming port and Gear Accelerator
  • Robust security with free lifetime AiProtection Pro and strong parental controls
  • Easy installation process and intuitive user interface via the ASUS Router app
  • Aesthetic design with customizable Aura RGB lighting for a gaming setup
  • Stable connection with no reported dropped signals in long-term use

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix GS AX5400?

  • Lacks multi-gigabit (2.5 Gbps) Ethernet ports for ultra-high-speed wired connections
  • Limited hardware connectivity with only a single USB port
  • Premium price point compared to some other midrange AX5400 routers
  • 5GHz signal strength can weaken significantly in far corners of larger homes
  • Reported issues with certain ISP modems and potential speed drops if not configured correctly

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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uk.pcmag.com
09/12/2021
Summary of the review
Asus ROG Strix GS-AX5400 - Review 2021 - PCMag UK PCMag
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root-nation.com
12/10/2022
Summary of the review
ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400 review: affordable Wi-Fi 6 for the gamers - Root Nation
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digitalcitizen.life
28/09/2021
Summary of the review
Review ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400: Wi-Fi 6 for gamers! - Digital Citizen
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dongknows.com
13/09/2021
Summary of the review
ASUS ROG STRIX GS-AX5400 Review (vs. RT-AX82U): An Excellent Alternative
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pcmag.com
09/12/2021
Summary of the review
Asus ROG Strix GS-AX5400 Review - PCMag
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aphnetworks.com
03/12/2021
Summary of the review
ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400 Review - APH Networks
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androidcentral.com
23/12/2021
Summary of the review
ROG GS-AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Gaming router review - Android Central

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