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ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:6600 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 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.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

90%

8.5

Technical Score

10%

7.3

User score

★Better than 93% of routers
8.5

Technical Score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
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 95% of models
Score components

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

5.6

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.2

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

★Better than 95% of routers
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User reviews

30%

7.4

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
(11)
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3.6
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3.7
(11)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 87% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 is a tri-band WiFi 6E mesh system (AXE6600) designed for whole-home coverage up to 5,500 square feet, offering aggregate speeds of up to 6,600 Mbps across its 2.4 GHz (574 Mbps), 5 GHz (1,201 Mbps), and ultra-fast 6 GHz (4,804 Mbps) bands. Powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor with 512 MB of RAM, each node features a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, three Gigabit LAN ports, and a USB 3.1 port for flexible connectivity. Main pros include its future-proof 6 GHz support for congestion-free connections, easy setup via the ASUS Router app, and lifetime free AiProtection Pro security with advanced parental controls. However, notable cons include its high price point, relatively short range for the 6 GHz band which can lead to backhaul performance drops in large homes, and occasional firmware stability issues reported by users.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS ZenWiFi ET8

Technical Score
Technical score
8.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

26%

9.7

Wireless

20%

5.6

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.2

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

8.5
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a technical score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 95.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User reviews

30%

7.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.7
(580)
amazon
4.0
(18)
amazon
3.9
(11)
United States
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3.6
(623)
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4.0
(18)
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3.7
(11)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.3
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a user score of 7.28 points, which is lower than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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 58% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 58.3% of products in this category.
7.4
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 58.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.4
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
★ Better than 92% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 91.9% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
★ Better than 94% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 93.6% of routers and equal to 6.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
6,600 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
6,600 Mbps
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 6,600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 92.2% of routers and equal to 1.5% 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, WPA/WPA2, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 77.3% of routers and equal to 1.2% 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
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% 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
3
N. of LAN ports
3
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.6% of routers and the same as 14.5% 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, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% 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
4x 1.5 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 79% of routers and on par with 4.9% 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
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 vs the average router

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  • 4.47x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,600 Mbps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6600 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,600 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 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.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 2.75x wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    511 m²
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (511 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    511 m² vs 186 m²
  • 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 dedicated mesh backhaul
    Dedicated mesh backhaul
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.3% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • 7.6% better value for money
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has better value for money than the average router (8.41 vs 7.8).
    8.41 vs 7.82
  • 4.47x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,600 Mbps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6600 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,600 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 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.
  • 2.75x wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    511 m²
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (511 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    511 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Dedicated mesh backhaul
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.3% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • 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.
  • 5 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    8
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (8 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    8 vs 3
  • 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).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2, 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
  • 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).
  • Includes memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 9.8% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • 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.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 1.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 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.
  • 6 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    6
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (6 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    6 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
  • 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.
    July 2021
    2021 vs 2015
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    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
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 4.44x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 is more expensive than the average router (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 9.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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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    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8
    the average router
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a lower user score than the average router (7.28 vs 8.000).
    7.28 vs 8
  • 114 mm higher height
    Height
    161.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (161.5 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    161.5 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 30 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    75 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (75 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    75 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4.44x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 is more expensive than the average router (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 9.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8
    the average router
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 has a lower user score than the average router (7.28 vs 8.000).
    7.28 vs 8
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    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
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 114 mm higher height
    Height
    161.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (161.5 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    161.5 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 30 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    75 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (75 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    75 mm vs 45 mm
  • 62.7% heavier weight
    Weight
    716 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (716 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    716 g vs 440 g

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ZenWiFi ET8?

  • Easy to install and manage via the [Asus Router app](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-et8)
  • Strong signal range and coverage, capable of blanketing over [4,000 to 5,500 sq ft](https://dongknows.com/asus-zenwifi-et8-wi-fi-6e-mesh-system-review/)
  • Includes free lifetime network security and parental controls through [AiProtection Pro](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-et8)
  • Equipped with a [2.5Gbps multi-gig WAN port](https://uk.pcmag.com/wi-fi-mesh-networking-systems/136688/asus-zenwifi-et8) and USB connectivity
  • Supports the latest [Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band)](https://www.androidcentral.com/asus-zenwifi-et8-wi-fi-6e-mesh-review) for faster speeds and reduced congestion
  • Sleek, premium, and compact physical design

What customers dislike about ASUS ZenWiFi ET8?

  • High initial purchase price compared to standard mesh systems
  • Reported [firmware instability](https://www.androidpolice.com/asus-zenwifi-et8-review/) and inconsistent updates over time
  • Connectivity issues, including [dropping 6GHz backhaul](https://www.androidpolice.com/asus-zenwifi-et8-review/) and disconnecting 2.4GHz smart devices
  • Limited to [three downstream Ethernet ports](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/asus-zenwifi-et8) per node
  • Known performance [bugs with Verizon FIOS](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/reviews/asus-zenwifi-et8-wireless-ax-wi-fi-router-white/10909700) Gigabit connections
  • Some advanced networking features require using the web console rather than the mobile app

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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au.pcmag.com
02/11/2021
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uk.pcmag.com
02/11/2021
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androidcentral.com
27/08/2021
Summary of the review
Asus ZenWiFi ET8 review: A beautifully compact Wi-Fi 6E mesh system
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androidpolice.com
06/05/2022
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Asus ZenWiFi ET8 review: Wi-Fi 6E might not be an upgrade
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dongknows.com
08/09/2021
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ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 Review: That Big 6GHz Bet
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tomsguide.com
03/08/2022
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Asus ZenWiFi ET8 review: The best in the growing Wi-Fi 6E class
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pcmag.com
02/11/2021
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Asus ZenWiFi ET8 Review

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