ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:11000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 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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90%

8.6

Technical Score

10%

8.1

User score

★Better than 96% of routers
8.6

Technical Score

Technical score
8.6/ 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.
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26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.3

Management

★Better than 96% 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.
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70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

7.6

Popularity

User score:
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â–²Better than 62% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is a high-performance tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system featuring AXE11000 total bandwidth (1148 Mbps on 2.4GHz and 4804 Mbps on both 5GHz and 6GHz bands) and a powerful 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU with 1GB of RAM. Its 12-stream architecture and ten internal antennas—housed in a unique transparent top—provide coverage for up to 6,000 square feet, supported by dual 2.5Gbps ports (one WAN, one LAN) for multi-gigabit wired connectivity. Key pros include exceptional 6GHz performance for early adopters, free lifetime AiProtection Pro security, and flexible backhaul options that utilize the 6GHz band or Ethernet to maintain high speeds. However, the system's premium price point and lack of USB ports for storage may be significant drawbacks for some users.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12

Technical Score
Technical score
8.6/ 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.
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26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

5.8

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.3

Management

8.6
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has a technical score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 95.6% 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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Score components

70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

7.6

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
(568)
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4.4
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8.1
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has a user score of 8.13 points, which is higher than that of 61.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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.
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ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 60.8% of products in this category.
7.6
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 60.8% 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.
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60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.7
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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
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
11,000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
11,000 Mbps
This router delivers 11,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 96.7% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
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 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
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
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
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
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
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 7.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
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
0
N. of USB ports
0
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
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
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, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
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
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 91.9% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 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
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
8
N. of external antennas
8
This router has 8 external antennas, which is more than 94.8% of routers and the same as 4.9% of routers.
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ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 vs the average router

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  • 7.46x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    11,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (11000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    11,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    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
    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
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    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
    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
    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
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.3% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • 11.5% better value for money
    ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has better value for money than the average router (8.72 vs 7.8).
    8.72 vs 7.82
  • 7.46x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    11,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (11000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    11,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    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
    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
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Dedicated mesh backhaul
    yes
    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
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 9 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    12
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (12 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    12 vs 3
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    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
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2 GHz
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 10 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (10 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    10 vs 0
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    8
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    8 vs 2
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 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
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    February 2022
    2022 vs 2015
  • 87 mm narrower width
    Width
    115 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (115 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    115 mm vs 202 mm
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.1 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    13.2 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (13.2 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13.2 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2.89x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 193.5 mm higher height
    Height
    241 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (241 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    241 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 3.41x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,500 g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1500 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,500 g vs 440 g
  • 2.89x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    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
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 5.1 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    13.2 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (13.2 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13.2 W vs 8.1 W
  • 193.5 mm higher height
    Height
    241 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (241 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    241 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 3.41x heavier weight
    Weight
    1,500 g
    This router is heavier than the average router (1500 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    1,500 g vs 440 g
  • 70 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    115 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (115 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    115 mm vs 45 mm

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12?

  • Exceptional Wi-Fi 6E performance and speeds that can exceed 1 Gbps wirelessly
  • Wide coverage area suitable for large homes up to 6,000 sq. ft. (2-pack)
  • Includes two 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gig ports for high-speed WAN and LAN connections
  • Comprehensive management options via both an intuitive mobile app and a detailed web interface
  • Subscription-free lifetime security features with AiProtection Pro and advanced parental controls
  • Attractive, modern design with subtle status-indicating LED lighting
  • Flexible backhaul options, including a dedicated 6GHz wireless backhaul for stable node communication

What customers dislike about ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12?

  • High price point compared to other mesh systems on the market
  • Reports of firmware instability, where updates can occasionally cause connection drops or node sync issues
  • Lack of USB ports for connecting external storage or printers
  • Large physical footprint and weight compared to more compact mesh nodes
  • 6GHz band has a significantly shorter range and poorer wall penetration than 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands
  • Limited number of total Ethernet ports (only 4 per unit)

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