ASUS

ASUS RT-AX3000S

A entry-level pick in the wi-fi routers line-up, with Wi-Fi 6 up front.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Wi-Fi 63000 Mbpsdual-bandAX
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Why we rate it

  • OFDMA
  • Mesh capable
  • VPN client
  • Below-average max throughput
Score profile

Where the ASUS RT-AX3000S wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiCoverageFeatures438282
Wi-Fi
43
Coverage
82
Features
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Class (AX, BE)AX
Max throughput3000
Bandsdual-band
2.4 GHz speed574
5 GHz speed2402
MU-MIMO streams2
OFDMAYes

Coverage

Mesh capableYes

Features

VPN clientYes
Parental controlsYes

More specs

Speed mbps3000

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Head to head

ASUS RT-AX3000S vs ASUS ASUS RT-BE86U WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiCoverageFeatures
ASUS RT-AX3000SASUS RT-BE86U WiFi 7 Router
 ASUSASUS RT-AX3000SThis pageASUSASUS RT-BE86U WiFi 7 Router
Overall score54 /10054 /100
WIFI standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps30006800Better
Bandsdual-banddual-band
Who it's for

Is the ASUS RT-AX3000S right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need the widest coverage and fastest speeds, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.

Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS RT-AX3000S worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the ASUS RT-AX3000S?

Its ofdma stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System?

The AX3000 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.