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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs Google Wifi: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and Google Wifi differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, Google Wifi at AC1200 (up to 1.2Gbps combined), which puts ASUS RT-AX3000 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN | 2x Gigabit per unit |
| Special Features | ASUS Router App, basic AiProtection security | Google Home app management, simple network-wide device prioritization |
| Speed Class | AX3000 | AC1200 (up to 1.2Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Basic MU-MIMO |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh compatible | Native Google Wifi mesh |
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.
Google Wifi
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A historically important mesh system that's now outpaced on speed by nearly every current WiFi 6 mesh kit.