ASUS Dual-Band WiFi Router RT-AX89X

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The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that exceeds the limits of the current WiFi standard. The latest 802.11ax standard offers future-proof technologies, higher network efficiency, faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater coverage, and improved battery life for connected devices, providing users with a significantly better networking experience. Eight Gigabit LAN ports make the RT-AX89X the ideal solution if you have multiple wired devices such as NAS systems, PCs, and switches. And if you ever want to host a LAN party at home, the RT-AX89X makes it possible. The RT-AX89X features two 10G ports, one Base-T and one SFP+ port, allowing support for both fiber and copper 10G connections. Capture speeds announced by your ISP or use your own 10G LAN network between PCs and NAS. The dedicated gaming port of the RT-AX89X automatically prioritizes all wired devices connected to it. No complex configuration is required. Simply connect your gaming PC or console to the dedicated LAN port for a fast and stable connection that is always at the front of the queue.

Key specifications

Router type
Mesh routerWi-Fi router
Number of ports
8 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (8x)RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)SFP+ (1x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Router functions
Mesh capableQuality of Service (QoS)VPN
5 GHz transfer rate
4804 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1148 Mbit/s
Item number
14025897

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
90IG04J1-BM3010
Release date
29.9.2020

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
Mesh routerWi-Fi router
Router functions
Mesh capableQuality of Service (QoS)VPN
VPN support
IPSecPPTP

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Wi-Fi frequency band
Dual band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
Guest accessMulti-User MIMOWLAN on/off switchWPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
8 x
5 GHz transfer rate
4804 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1148 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Max. data transfer rate
6108 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
8 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (8x)RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x)SFP+ (1x)
Max. port speed
10000 Mbit/s

Mesh networking properties

Mesh networking type
Starter Set

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Network cableRT-AX89X Wireless Dual-band Wi-Fi Router

Product dimensions

Length
34.36 cm
Width
34.36 cm
Height
8 cm
Weight
1280 g

Package dimensions

Length
45.70 cm
Width
37.60 cm
Height
10.10 cm
Weight
3.22 kg

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
Return policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.AVM
    1,1 %
  • 13.Telekom
    1,1 %
  • 15.ASUS
    1,3 %
  • 15.Synology
    1,3 %
  • 17.MikroTik
    1,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 12.AVM
    21 days
  • 13.Draytek
    22 days
  • 14.ASUS
    68 days
  • 15.Ubiquiti
    266 days
  • 16.Netgear
    506 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 13.Mercusys
    5,5 %
  • 14.Xiaomi
    5,7 %
  • 15.ASUS
    6,1 %
  • 16.Huawei
    6,4 %
  • 16.Synology
    6,4 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good89/100
Without ratingNo rating
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseFebruary 2023
  • PositiveVery fast WLAN
  • PositiveVery many connections
  • PositiveHigh NAS transfer rate
  • Positiveextensive menu
  • Negativehigh power consumption
  • NegativeFan noise

The Asus RT-AX89X offers the full programme for the home network: high speed, numerous connections, many settings. It serves network enthusiasts with many devices just as perfectly as gamers. However, the extensive menu requires some familiarisation, and the high power consumption requires good nerves of steel when it comes to the next electricity bill.

Very good89/100
Rank 4 out of 5Smartphone MagazinWLAN-Power ohne Ende! Top-Router im VergleichReleaseMarch 2022

With its eight fold-out wireless antennas, the RT-AX89X looks very extravagant, but they fulfil their purpose and ensure a particularly stable WLAN network with very high throughput rates. Only the Netgear router delivered a better result in our speed test. In addition to the option of prioritising individual applications such as gaming or streaming and thus granting them more bandwidth, individual...