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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs D-Link DIR-X5460: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and D-Link DIR-X5460 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, D-Link DIR-X5460 at AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined), which puts D-Link DIR-X5460 ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including wifi standard, router type and wired ports.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN |
| Special Features | ASUS Router App, basic AiProtection security | D-Link EXO smart app, WPA3 security, voice control via Alexa/Google Assistant |
| Speed Class | AX3000 | AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh compatible | Not mesh-capable |
Verdict
ASUS RT-AX3000
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable budget WiFi 6 router, but there's little here that distinguishes it from ASUS's own cheaper AX55.
D-Link DIR-X5460
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent, value-priced AX5400 router that covers the basics without much extra polish.