Review: Asus RT-AC56U and RT-AC68U

Conclusion

There's no denying the fact that the latest generation of Wireless AC routers can provide a significant boost in WiFi performance in and around the home. Yet, while the technology is sound and the speed benefits are clear to see, premium solutions such as the RT-AC56U and RT-AC68U won't immediately prove beneficial to all users.

As only one part of the networking jigsaw, these routers ultimately rely on the capabilities of connecting devices, and that leaves consumers pondering an important question: how many of your gadgets actually have support for the 802.11ac standard? We'd hazard a guess it won't be many, if any at all.

The RT-AC56U and RT-AC68U are, however, a sign of things to come, and enthusiast users looking to upgrade their network with a forward-looking solution will be well served by Asus's latest offerings.

Armed with dual-core processing, USB 3.0 connectivity, a wealth of features and bags of wireless potential, these are two of the most impressive high-end routers on the market today. We can expect to see a flurry of competing AC1900 solutions in the coming months, but the RT-AC68U in particular will be hard to beat.

Asus RT-AC56U	Asus RT-AC68U
The Good Strong 802.11ac performance Good USB 3.0 speeds Comprehensive feature set Easy to setup and configure Elegant exterior The Bad Limited range on 2.4GHz band	The Good Excellent 802.11ac performance Strong performance and range on 2.4GHz Good USB 3.0 speeds Comprehensive feature set Easy to setup and configure The Bad Expensive at £190

Asus RT-AC56U

Asus RT-AC68U

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