The ASUS RT-AXE7800 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. It has a unique hexagonal design with six external antennas that fold into the main body. It features a 2.5 Gbps networking port for a WAN or LAN connection and supports link aggregation, a feature that allows you to combine multiple network connections into a single, faster one. It has several useful software features, like ASUS' AiMesh, which allows you to use old ASUS routers as additional access points. It also has parental controls, built-in VPN support, and more.
Our Verdict
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 is a great router if you live in an apartment, condo, or single-story home. It provides excellent speeds across a single floor suitable for high-bitrate 4k video streaming and other high-bandwidth uses, whether you're in the same room or a completely different one. It has a 6GHz band and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) support, so it can deliver faster speeds in noisy wireless environments like apartment buildings. It has a 2.5 Gbps networking port and a USB 3.0 port for local file sharing. It features an interesting design with a game-like aesthetic that might not fit your decor.
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Impressive top speeds.
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2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port.
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Wi-Fi 6E support.
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 is a very good router if you live in a multi-level house. It provides impressive speeds throughout the home that are suitable for high-bandwidth internet uses like 4k video streaming and quickly downloading large files. Since it's a standalone router and not a mesh system, it may leave some dead zones if you have a very large home with obstacles like masonry walls, but it's not an issue unless your home is substantial. Connectivity-wise, it has a 2.5 Gbps networking port and a USB 3.0 port for local file sharing. It features an interesting design with a game-like aesthetic that might not appeal to everyone.
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Impressive top speeds.
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Very good range performance.
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2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port.
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Wi-Fi 6E support.
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Standalone router that may have dead zones if you have a very large home.
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 delivers impressive speeds suitable for a gigabit internet connection. Its 6GHz band and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) support mean it can avoid congested channels in noisy wireless environments for better speeds.
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Impressive top speeds.
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Wi-Fi 6E support.
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 has a very good range for a standalone router. While you might experience dead zones if you live in a very large home with concrete walls, it's compatible with other ASUS AiMesh devices to create a mesh network with an even better range.
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Very good range performance.
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Wi-Fi 6E support.
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Standalone router that may have dead zones if you have a very large home.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ASUS AXE7800 doesn't have any variants. Here's a photo of our unit's label.
Compared To Other Routers
The ASUS RT-AXE7800 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. It has a 2.5 Gbps networking port and supports link aggregation, a feature that allows you to combine multiple network connections into a faster, single one.
This router performs similarly to other Wi-Fi 6E routers in its price range, like the TP-Link Archer AXE95, but its range performance isn't quite as good as a dedicated mesh system like in the eero Pro 6E.
If you're looking for more options, check out our recommendations for the best Wi-Fi routers, the best long-range routers, and the best routers for streaming.
Test Results
This router's external antennas can fold into its main body for easier transportation. Here is a photo of the router.
You can either use the 2.5 Gbps port or the 1 Gbps port for WAN, depending on the speed of your internet plan. It also supports WAN and LAN link aggregation, a feature that combines multiple network connections into a single, faster one.
This router has a pair of screw head slots on the bottom, so you can easily mount it to your wall or ceiling.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
