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ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3000 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 72% of routers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

7.5

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.1

Hardware

10%

7.5

Management

â–²Better than 77%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 68%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000

Based on 2 · 3

Reviewers mostly agree the Wi-Fi coverage is solid, reaching well across the home with few dead spots.
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Technical Specifications of router ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

7.5

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

8.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.1

Hardware

10%

7.5

Management

7.9
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.5
Brand name
ASUS
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 58.5% of routers and equal to 25.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 3,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 65.9% of routers and equal to 6.6% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 78.9% of routers and equal to 6.3% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
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Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 30.2% of routers and equal to 31.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
3x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 3x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 67.2% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 61.4% of routers and the same as 21.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 69.9% of routers and the same as 19.4% of routers.
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ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 vs the average router

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  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 285,000 more NAT sessions
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 15,000). The average router supports 15,000 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 15,000
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2x more internal storage
    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
  • 9.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.7
  • 4.8% better value for money
    ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 has better value for money than the average router (8.46 vs 8.1).
    8.46 vs 8.08
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 71.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    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
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 285,000 more NAT sessions
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 15,000). The average router supports 15,000 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 15,000
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server vs SMB, media server
  • 2x more internal storage
    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
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 3.1 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2x more RAM
    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
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (3x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    3x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 2 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • 72 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (265 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    265 mm vs 193 mm
  • 50% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (675 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    675 g vs 450 g
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 72 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (265 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    265 mm vs 193 mm
  • 50% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (675 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    675 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Atombuilds
≈ estimated
26/09/2020
Hands-on review · feature tour and signal strength test
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is a big signal upgrade over the ISP router and worth buying if you need wider Wi-Fi coverage.
9.0
Jayce Ooi
≈ estimated
14/08/2020
Full review · range, speed and feature tests
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is a budget WiFi 6 router with wide range and fast speeds, a solid pick for gamers.
7.0
The AXO
≈ estimated
31/07/2020
Unboxing · first impressions and setup
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is off to a decent start with AiMesh coverage, but upload speeds look weak so far.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
blacktubi.com
✓ explicit
23/07/2020
Hands-on test · Gaming router
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is a sturdy gaming router whose fast 5GHz Wi-Fi and game booster keep phone ping steady, though it has only one USB port.
9.5
smarttechstuff.co.uk
✓ explicit
18/04/2026
Hands-on review · Smart home router
Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 V2 is a sturdy Wi-Fi 6 router that stays steady at busy times and works with Alexa, though its filtering needs work.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000

  • Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance with high speeds and solid stability on the 5GHz band
  • Strong gaming-specific features like Game Accelerator, Mobile Game Mode, and Open NAT for optimized traffic
  • Comprehensive security through AiProtection and advanced customization via the ASUSWRT firmware
  • Easy setup process facilitated by the user-friendly ASUS Router mobile app
  • Good coverage and range suitable for single-level and multi-level homes
  • AiMesh support allows for easy expansion into a mesh network with other compatible ASUS routers

What customers don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000

  • Significantly slower performance when using older standards like Wi-Fi 4 or Wi-Fi 5
  • Reported issues with the 160MHz channel bandwidth, which can sometimes result in lower speeds for some users
  • Intermittent 5GHz band stability issues where devices are occasionally kicked to the slower 2.4GHz band
  • Speeds can drop linearly and significantly as distance from the router increases in standalone mode
  • Some users reported difficulties with manual firmware updates and initial connection troubleshooting
  • Considered pricey for users who do not specifically need its advanced gaming or customization features

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 is a high-performance dual-band WiFi 6 router delivering total speeds up to 3000 Mbps, with 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz tri-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, and features four external antennas alongside a dedicated gaming LAN port that prioritizes wired traffic. Main pros include its support for 160 MHz bandwidth for ultra-fast throughput, AiMesh compatibility for whole-home coverage, and lifetime free AiProtection Pro security. Its primary cons are that it lacks a 6 GHz band for newer WiFi 6E/7 devices and may exhibit slower performance when legacy WiFi 4 or WiFi 5 standards are used instead of WiFi 6.

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