ULTIMATE Wifi 6 Mesh Router Test Review
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
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Sincere, unbias and no nonsense review. Indeed a rare stone in the UA-cam community! Keep up the good work!
wow thanks for the compliment!
Came to say the same thing. On point. Great video and the best one for the other 20+ videos I have watched.
@@AlexTeofrfr
Bro, this was like watching a teacher explaining their science experiment. steps are clearly explained, results are displayed clearly. bro even took average results to show that there weren't any bias for a specific testing session. keep it up.
2 points i wish you will be able to include in your next round of testing would be
1. Comparing against ISP provided routers
2. Choosing the server to test instead of using default - this is because default could mean that Google is choosing the "best" server to connect to and this might change depending on the latency of the servers etc.
thanks for the content man
lol thanks, i really love to teach though
1. unlikely especially ISP do change which router they supply time to time
2. yup i should have, just lazy to do that and google speed test is the easiest to access
Ridiculous request.
I've watched several wifi 6 mesh explainers/reviews this week. This is the best of them by a long way. All key concepts explained clearly, concisely and quickly, and the review was similary sharp. Exactly what I have been hunting for. Excellent editing by an exceptionally good content creator. Thank you!
wow thanks for the comment! this is really a huge encouragement for me
Hi Alex..any advice pls..I'm living in old HDB Executive apartment with area approx.abt 141 sq metres..I'm thinking of buying 2 Asus XT8 is tt ok for my house or do I need 3 of tt? Appreciate any suggestions from U on tt..thks
Reading through some of these comments, your thoroughness is rightfully recognized and appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to produce this video comparison - we found it very useful and used it to direct our purchase selection. Cheers to you!
Thanks for the support!
I dont comment much on any video but I really wanted to support what you do here as you are literally the only person who included a proper home layout in your tests. Thanks a lot for this comprehensive test and keep up the great work!
Thanks and appreciate the kind comment!
Another great video from Alex Teo. I myself am using the Asus XT8, and can attest to the stability, strong network signal and fast performance. I've been using it for my WFH for about 2 years, and so far they've been very reliable. Highly recommend!👍
This is the best comparison I’ve seen by a long shot. Fantastic job!
great video! Thank you for the quality test scenario with objective results. They really help
Hei Alex, awesome comparison in including the tri-band routers. Got the Linksys MX4200 in January and have been getting fantastic coverage throughout my unit.
coverage is good but i keep having some upload speed issue with it, always at around 1/2 to 2/3 of what i am getting for download speed
Great Review! Concise and Unbiased. Love your ID also !
Great review Alex! lighting, sound, location, multiple times of the day testing and of course a nice range of Mesh products for all
thanks mate!
Great video alex! I used to struggle with AC mesh setup(even with 2 x AC5300) as my current place does not have rj45 port in the room, heavily rely on wireless backhaul for node in the room, to do pc desktop gaming, the latency is so bad that i got disconnected from the game and video streaming in the bedroom as weell. After upgrading the XT8 i no longer have all these issue. Speed is amazing even the latency as well! No longer have to suffer all these after the change,
For those who struggle with no ethernet backhaul for ur 2nd node, go with AX router mesh! AX is the biggest change from AC!
yes indeed 100%, thanks for sharing!
Amazing review thank you I own an original mesh system. It’s now time to upgrade and I’ve been confused. This helps a lot.
Thank you once again for an awesome comparison video! Very useful as I’m considering what set up to get for my new place, esp if I want it to be a smart home. Looking forward to your next video!!
thank thanks!
Hey Alex! Appreciate the time and effort you put into this video. This is no easy feat! And of course we are thrilled that the ZenWiFi AX (XT8) is your pick of the bunch as the mesh system for your home network. ❤
@@micker9830 Thanks for the love!
Asus router firmware and network stability has issues. initially upgrading Firmware brick the router. the technician blamed it on me while he failed to fix it, and told me he need more time ( maybe 3 years). got a brand new replacement. Router keeps dropping connection to my home security camera. Initially thought it was due to the camera, however after i restart the router, miraculously all the camera connected. hence dont tell me its the camera's issue.
When will XT9 be sold in Singapore?
@Asus Singapore Anyway we can feature Asus products on the VR Essentials channel? We have many PCVR gamers looking for the best wireless solutions :)
Any info on the fix blue led blinking error? Couple or users have already mentioned this on reddit
I’m only half way through your video and I had to stop to write that this is such an incredible video. Keep up the great work!
thanks for the high praise!
Great review! I like that you mentioned you can mix models.
Hey Alex, thanks for the in depth video. Great job! Much easier to relate since its SG context. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
thanks man!
Well done sir! Quite literally helped me make a decision on what mesh systems to purchase. Professional clear strait to the point.
Well done brutha!
Love from the states!
wow thanks for the high praise!
Awesome review! Unbiased and professional - delivered with the beautiful Singapore accent (which I miss a lot after living in Singapore for 3 years - it was great hearing it again). Thanks!
hahaha thanks mate
I’m glad someone finally made a video like this. My 4rm is 136sqm, old hdb long-ish floor plan. I upgraded to Orbi RB 853. I’m wondering why I’m still having dead spots with 3 units. Your video explains why specs on paper may not be representative to our hdb in Singapore. Thanks!!!
yup, expensive models have a better range but if you are going to be enclosed in a room with thick concrete walls, the signals still can't penetrate through
I completely agree with your closing statement about typical reviews. Thank you for putting together this review. I found the information helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Alex. Thanks for the video. We no longer use the traditional analog phones. WhatsApp or Zoom calls are much more common now. Did you manage to test out the latency? Are there any packet lost or drops that you experienced?
yup true especially post covid.. latency about 40ms with google speed test server most of the time
Lifesaver, I’m looking at purchasing a mesh system for my newly purchased 5rm HDB. Really informative! Thank you!
haha perfect timing
Really well dont video bro - both is editing and the design of the tests. Extremely well done bro, thanks!
thanks mate
Excellent video - clear, definitive and unbiased tests
Alex, thanks! Just what I needed to help make my decision for my new home setup.
thanks for the sub!
Alex, wifi 6 mesh high speed network coverage area is going smaller than wifi 5 mesh AP. The location of where you put the router is going to be very important. I recommend moving your main router to the center of your house (like your guest rooms near the hallway of your house) with wire connection to your fiber modem near the main door and then place the 2nd AP no more than 5 meter from your main router in the other side of your living room closer to your main door. Place the 3rd AP in the master no more than 5M away from your main router in your guest bedroom since your goal is to get higher speed. If you don’t have cat5e or cat6 cable run to your guest bedroom, most apartment should have wire connection run to the living room. You can place your main router there and then place your other AP closer to main router will increase that back hall speed to the router and then the main router will send the traffic to your fiber modem -> internet. In order to cover dead zone, you will need to get more APs. Keep in mind that wifi 6 doesn’t go through concrete walls as good as wifi 5. In theory, wifi 6 can reach 1G+ speed but I have not seen any good test results even with wifi 6 card with external antenna. Good luck with your wifi 6 deployment
thanks for the comment and suggestion
Excellent explainer. In the market for a Mesh setup myself and it's true, it can be a minefield for those who don't take the time to study the speed/bandwidth ratings. Thanks for this.
glad its helpful!
Very good video and comparison overall. The amount of time and energy to test it all is a LOT of work
indeed it is haha, but the process is fun too
Badass review. Thanks for taking the time!
Another important note: if you are going with 3x setup that means you already have a lot of devices and if you can have some wired connections you definitely should consider buying an extra unmanaged switch like a linksys lgs 108
Alex, thank you very much for this video! You explain things really well!
great detail... many thanks! I'm struggling with my decision and conversion to a mesh network. Probably going with the Orbi to support 3500sqft home with 2 floors. My GB plan with Verizon just wasn't being fully used and 2nd floor reception was always struggling for consistent stream. Thank you once again and look forward to more content!
thanks for sharing, hopefully it resolves your wifi issues
Thank you for making this helpful video. 🤝 I was looking for the best Wi-Fi6 mesh repeater.
Hello Alex. Tq for making this video. I watched twice. Yr video has helped me decide to buy TP Link X20 due to budget when I had to renew to wifi6. It was gd enough for my 5 rm flat w or w/o additional mesh. Tqsm!
Amazing video. I was struggling to find a good one thank you.
Good job! Thanks so much and appreciated for all your hardwork of testing and explanation. I really got confused with so many brands and models and what they really do for home WIFI. Thanks so much and please do keep up the good work. God bless and take care:)
thanks mate!
Thank you so much for all your work on this! Super helpful!
thanks mate!
thanks for the video. would say a x20 (or the tp link x60 from myrepublic's plan) be sufficient if i would like to connect LAN cables throughout the house (for TV in living room, computer in study room etc) via the routing in the DB box? or would i need to get a mesh system that can support more connections as the x20 only has two ports?
first time I see you in my life. this video is just perfect.
Thank you for the effort and time you have put into this video, I will strongly consider your recommendations.
Thanks dude, the information was right on spot which is something I was looking for
thanks mate!
wa wa wa like waiting for movie premiere siol. Excited and looking forward!
wow. this review. just wow. congrats and thanks for the input!
Very helpful summary! Thanks!
Thank you for doing this wonderful review, you’re awesome!
Very interesting and far more informative than the TP-Link things that show nothing at all. Thank you very much.
Yes, for the tech and network savvy, Access Points + wired router/firewall are the way to go. I am achieving your max speed using only AC with 2 APs (1 in Living, 1 in MBR). The roaming on APs are much better too. With multiple IOTs and demand for stable and reliable wifi, I recommend going with the APs setup for new home.
yeah of course every IT solution has a scale from consumer grade to an enterprise level. My guess is the network savvy will know its better to split up device functionality, thanks for sharing!
Hi, can I please ask what brand/model of AC and APs you use for you setup?Thanks
On the ET12, If you use it as an AP (disable the router function) can both 2.5gb ports be used for LAN? I would love to use one 2.5gb port for backhaul and the other for a gaming PC in two different rooms. Basically using it like a switch. The 1 gb ports can be used for other devices like my Shield TV and printer.
I plan to run an OPNsense router/FW that has 2.5 GB ports.
Always found your review thorough. Based on them, bought orbi triband 8x. The next step is setup. Here in Australia, i pay $90 for 100Mbps and get 65Mbps on a good day.
sounds bad the isp in aus, over here in sg we are paying around $50 for 1gbps
Hey Alex, what a fantastic review. Thanks
Thank you Alex, your review help me a lot. 🤓
Excellent review! I know what you mean by the ‘Top 5 mesh’ videos. Thanks a lot for this.
yup beware of those
That is such a nice place and thanks for the test!
Thank you Alex, I love your videos. And perfect choice, the Asus seems great!
Thanks haha, each of these brands have their pros n cons too
You are the hero we didn't know but needed.... 😂 thanks Alex!
haha that's a bit over for just a video and actually I am just looking to upgrade my network for myself at the same time
Hi Alex, a wonderful guide just in time for my new house and I enjoy watching your videos.
May I ask, if I’m using Linksys MX4200 Mesh Router, can I use other brands like Asus, Netgear Orbi as the nodes? Or I have to use the same brand as my router?
Thanks man.. Nope you can't mix nodes across different brands
Thumbs up for this review! Great info! Thanks!
Hi Alex, do you need a Cat6 data cable for the home before you can use wifi6? I moving into a new house (resale ) and would i need to reroute the house with Cat6 cable in order to use wifi6. Not sure if the existing cable from this 7yr old HDB is CAT what…
Morning Alex, thanks for the video! I am moving into my new 4 room now and thinking to upgrade my mesh system . (currently using Deco M9 Plus). One concern I have is that when you put the Main Node in the DB box (with cabinet covering the DB box area). Will the Main node get over heated?
There will definitely be heat same for the ont/onr, some models in the list i tested are hotter. I will look at the design of the equipment and see how heat can escape
Hi Alex! Your video is very informative.
Is there a way to contact u to get some advice and recommendations on which mesh would be better to use on a 2.5gbps, 5 room resale flat?
Hi Alex. Excellent vid with detailed explanation. Which would you recommend for a 4-room that's just like yours only without the study space? Leaning more towards either the ASUS XD4 or TP LINK X20.
i will go with the tplink X20 as suggested for my budget pick
Awesome webshow. I'm in the need of a mesh system for my house .
That was very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks Alex, pretty useful stuff. I have the same floor plan as yours. How many nodes do you recommend if I go for the Asus XT8
i had to go with 3 to cover all blind spots, anyway asus don't sell 3 nodes so you can test it out with 2 nodes first
Hi Alex! Thanks for your detailed review! since it is a while ago now, can i ask if you're still using a 1gbps plan? If i have the Asus ZenWIFI AX( XT8 ), do you think getting a 2gbps will be an overkill? cause 2gbps is still a 1gbps x 2 broadband. my concern is a strong mesh/router but if the broadband isn't strong enough the device wont perform to its best too. LMK your thoughts! thanks!
Great video! Am looking to buy a new system at the moment and going to go for the Asus now 👌🏻 thank you! Subbed too
Nice! Thanks for the sub :)
Great review bro! Thanks
Thanks for this excellent review!
Great video Alex. Makes perfect sense for Singapore context. What are your thoughts on using a 3-Pack Asus XT8 vs 2-Pack XT12? Thanks!
if your place is big with not many concrete walls in between then 2 pack XT12, else I will take a 3 pack
thumbs up. This is the kind of review that we need. By the way, do you have any experience with Asus CT8? I'm current using one and have been wondering if it's worth to upgrade to XT8. I don't have network point for the mesh, so everything is done thru wireless.
CT8 is the wifi 5 version of XT8. I will say if you don't have any current issue with your home network then it's not worth to upgrade unless you can find a buyer for your CT8 then its another story
I’ve looked into these because I have a bad Wi-Fi connection and get 60-80 ping and wondering if using this would help that also could I just plug 1 into my router then 1 into my Xbox or no
This is how you do a review! Damn, it was informative!
Thanks mate!
Which is the best value Wifi 6 Mesh Ax3000? Including Tenda or Xiaomi tested.
I have dual deco x20 -very happy about it
Hi what are you recommend I use wireless backuel xd5 or deco ax5400 ?
I am looking for an upgrade for my wireless PCVR set up thanks a lot, helps, seems the Asus XT8 would do the trick
I've got 2 google nest H2D routers (one is an extender). Currently moving house and signing new wifi plan - wondering if I should keep using the google nest with a routerless plan (starhub) or sign a contract with a linksys mx2 or mx2001 router included and ditch the google nest. Have you got any insight to offer?
Hi everyone, can i have recommendations for how to have good coverage for hdb maisonette pls? am currently in mid of renovation doing electrical work, does having Cat 6 cable is good enough? Should do 1 Fibre optic Terminal Point on each level or remain 1 FTP point on level 1 will do then run mesh to cover both level? Which ISP to go for? Really appreciate the Pros advise as really sick of weak coverage in the past 4rm hdb even without 2nd level. Thus afraid will be worse moving into EM. Another issue is i dun think i have existing FTP in my unit after all the hacking works had done. What is the steps i should proceed to carry these networks stuff? pardon that i kinda noob & hope to learn more. thanks in advance :)
Fantastic, thank you so much for such a helpful video.
i am keen on deco s7 tp link dule band ,do it need to use first satellite as replacement of my existing wifi that connects to modem?
Great video with very clear explanation! Just wanted to ask if how is the experience in video calls, browsing website etc was like? Were there times whereby it disconnects for a couple of seconds before it gets connected to the other nodes? Thanks!
with proper placement of the nodes and setup, you shouldn't experience any of these issues anymore
Super solid stuff, thanks
I hit the like button as soon as this guy put “sitting on toilet” as one of his test locations. Top marks for real life usage.
Great video! Would like your advice if I should get 2 or 3 nodes for my 90sqm 4-room BTO? Would 3 nodes be an overkill and would result in a poorer performance than having 2?
if you are going to use wifi in the room closed, I will suggest you to have a node placed inside the room instead over having a more powerful node to try penetrate in. If you are getting 3 node then get a low end model
hi alex! excellent comparison, thanks for the great videos! tplink launched this week the deco xe200, it seems to be a cannon! Do you intend to do a review of this model? thanks!
not in singapore I suppose, will check with tp-link
Great explanation, thank you!
SO if you could get the Asus ET8 over the xt8 would you? is 6E worth the upgrade? THe xt12 looks great but a lot more expensive for my 1400 sqft home.
no idea as singapore doesn't support. Yes the XT12 has the best design of all
@@AlexTeo going with the et-8. Don’t need the range of the 12. Thanks.
Hi. Which of these routers are able to support separate/ disabling of band steering for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz
ya they can, some brands will require you to login into the web gui to do it instead of the app
Using RBK852. Insane coverage and speed. Wire backhauled.
Great video! A quick recommendation is that the location of the 2nd and 3rd nodes could be closer to the 1st node. Theoretically, ap nodes can be placed in the middle of the 1st node and end user. Thanks!
don't quite understand what you mean by middle of 1st node and end user, able to elaborate? what is an end user here?
I did not see that your 2nd node is wired. It should good :) . The 3rd node can be moved to somewhere closer to master bedroom door, to provide better signal for the bedroom and restrooms. Anyway, the current place might be an easier choice for power outlet.
Thanks bro, that was super helpful 👌
Nice sum up. Your reviews are often more applicable for us (Singaporean). It's interesting that you mentioned pair XD6(node) to the XT8. Ideally, XD6(dual band) and XT8(triband)....the XD6 if wireless, will "lose" one of its band to connect...its often not recommended to mix them (only for tech ppl).
I'm glad someone commented on this haa, yeah you are right. But i am actually mixing 2x XT8 and 1x XD6
@@AlexTeo that would means XD6 will be wired....and it's 5GHz will be used as backhaul.....only left with 2.4Ghz . If device connect to it wireless, would max at 100++ instead near 300 when connect wireless to the XT8
@@kyleongwl if its wired, it won't be using a wireless band for backhaul. That is why tri band is sort of wasted if you could go with a wired mesh setup
I really appreciate the amount of time and information you provided in this video. There were things I hadn’t considered, as how many units I really need. You have set the bar high for others. Thank you😊
great test analysis. must have QA background
nah.. pure presales experience lol
Alex, thanks a lot for your detailed video. You made my selection of router faster & easier. I have been using ASUS routers for more than 10 years now & like them a lot. A big question I have about XT8 is that it is already 2+ years old & hence, how it compares to newly released models? On the plus side, the software must have stabilized by now (though I saw some complaints from other UA-camrs), but on the other hand, hardware/chipsets are older, ASUS may replace them with a new model soon. What do you think?
Secondly, it has been almost 2 months since you posted this video. How has your experience been so far with XT8s? Any noteworthy WOW-points and issues/concerns?
Pls reply so that I get a better idea before my purchase.
Looking at their product portfolio, it is mostly likely one model for each wifi standard at the different price point. For eg CT8 (wifi 5), XT8 (wifi 6), ET8 (wifi 6e). I am using an aimesh of XD6 and XT8, been great no complaints. I am a happy customer
Hi Alex, great review!! Can I know what’s the recommendation on the number of nodes for the same space that you have, if I want to buy the Asus xt8. Would 2 nodes be sufficient? One in the Db box and one in the non-master bedroom.
as mentioned i don't get signal in the inner side of the master bedroom if I placed my 2nd node in my home office room... so that's why i needed that 3rd node
Loved your video, I have been looking to set up a mesh network for my house. I am confused though, does one node need to be connected to the router? Would be great if you could make a video as to how to set up the network. Thank you!
i covered the basics in my other video, ua-cam.com/video/fj8FicuyLew/v-deo.html
see under the section 'setup guide'
Hi Alex, great work and I am going with your recommendation to get XT8 as well. I need your guidance though, I have an Asus RT86U as my router, can I use the two pack XT8 as nodes or does one of them have to sit with my 86U? Thanks in advance
as long as it supports aimesh then you can use them altogether
Nice video bro! 👍