OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£260Avg. price in US:~$340Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:7800 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 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
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

90%

8.6

Technical Score

10%

8.1

User score

★Better than 96% of routers
8.6

Technical Score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

26%

9.0

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

9.8

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.6

Management

★Better than 96% of routers
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User reviews

30%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(257)
amazon
3.8
(233)
amazon
4.3
(228)
amazon
4.0
(84)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
(407)
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
(342)
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
(163)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–²Better than 63% of routers
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
  • asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9
asus-zenwifi-xt9

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Verdict

The ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 is a high-performance AX7800 tri-band WiFi 6 mesh system featuring a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, 512 MB RAM, and six internal antennas. It delivers total bandwidth up to 7800 Mbps across three bands—2.4 GHz (574 Mbps), 5 GHz-1 (2402 Mbps), and a 4x4 5 GHz-2 (4804 Mbps)—while supporting 160 MHz channels and the expanded UNII-4 spectrum for enhanced backhaul. Key pros include its 2.5 Gbps WAN port, LAN aggregation support, and lifetime free AiProtection Pro security; however, it lacks the newer WiFi 6E/7 standards, and its USB-based mini-NAS performance is relatively weak.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS ZenWiFi XT9

Technical Score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

26%

9.0

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

9.8

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.3

Hardware

10%

8.6

Management

8.6
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has a technical score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 96.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User reviews

30%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(257)
amazon
3.8
(233)
amazon
4.3
(228)
amazon
4.0
(84)
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
(407)
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
(342)
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
(163)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.1
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has a user score of 8.15 points, which is higher than that of 63.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 66.4% of products in this category.
8.0
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 66.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.7
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has a value-for-money score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 93.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
tri-band with two 5 GHz radios
Wi-Fi speed
7,800 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
7,800 Mbps
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 7,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 94.5% of routers and equal to 0.5% 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.
Show more
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 79.1% of routers and equal to 7.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
Show more
IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
Show more
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
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 88% of models
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
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.
Show more
Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
ASUS Router app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
Show more
CPU clock speed
4x 1.7 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 1.7 GHz
â–² Better than 84% of models
This router runs at 4x1.7 GHz, which is faster than 84.2% of routers and on par with 2.6% 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.
Show more

ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 vs the average router

246810TotalWirelessSecurityNetworkingPortsManagementHardware
  • 5.29x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    7,800 Mbps
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (7800 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    7,800 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    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
    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 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.
  • 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)
  • 11.6% better value for money
    ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 has better value for money than the average router (8.73 vs 7.8).
    8.73 vs 7.82
  • 5.29x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    7,800 Mbps
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (7800 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    7,800 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 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.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 42.5% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    265 m²
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (265 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    265 m² vs 186 m²
  • 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, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 285,012 more NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    300,000
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 14,988
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    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
    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.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 1.7 GHz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.7 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x1.7 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
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    2022 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
  • 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
  • 2.89x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 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
  • 68.2% heavier weight
    Weight
    740 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (740 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    740 g vs 440 g
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2.89x more expensive
    ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 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
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 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
  • 68.2% heavier weight
    Weight
    740 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (740 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    740 g vs 440 g

Graphic comparison of ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 and other routers

No results found

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
257 Reviews
amazon
3.8
233 Reviews
amazon
4.3
228 Reviews
amazon
4.0
84 Reviews
United States
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
407 Reviews
Amazon_logo.png
4.2
342 Reviews
Amazon_logo.png
4.1
163 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS ZenWiFi XT9?

  • High-speed performance with combined throughput up to 7800Mbps
  • Excellent coverage for large, multi-story homes (up to 5,700 sq. ft.)
  • User-friendly setup and management via the ASUS Router app
  • Flexible AiMesh technology allows expansion with other ASUS routers
  • Robust security features and parental controls included for free
  • Includes a 2.5Gbps WAN port and multiple LAN ports for high-speed wired connections
  • Sleek, modern design with internal antennas that blend into home decor

What customers dislike about ASUS ZenWiFi XT9?

  • Lacks support for the latest Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 standards (no 6GHz band)
  • Relatively high price point compared to some Wi-Fi 6 competitors
  • Occasional reports of intermittent node connectivity or signal drops
  • Setup process can sometimes be unintuitive or require extra attention
  • Missing a second multi-gigabit port for LAN connections
  • Firmware can occasionally be buggy, particularly with wired backhaul setups

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
techradar.com
06/02/2023
Summary of the review
Asus ZenWifi XT9 review - TechRadar
S
stuff.co.za
05/05/2023
Summary of the review
Asus ZenWiFi XT9 review: A high-speed Wi-Fi 6 blanket for your whole estate - Stuff
T
techadvisor.com
12/06/2023
Summary of the review
Asus ZenWiFi XT9 Review: Premium Mesh Wi-Fi - Tech Advisor
R
rtings.com
22/07/2024
Summary of the review
ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 Router Review - RTINGS.com

Video reviews

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

Compare ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 with other routers

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)