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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs Synology RT2600ac: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and Synology RT2600ac differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, Synology RT2600ac at AC2600 (1733+800Mbps combined), which puts ASUS RT-AX3000 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Brand | ASUS | Synology |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band (1x 5GHz, 1x 2.4GHz, quad-stream 4x4) |
| Special Features | ASUS Router App, basic AiProtection security | Synology Router Manager (SRM) OS, SafeAccess parental controls, Download Station, Threat Prevention |
| Speed Class | AX3000 | AC2600 (1733+800Mbps combined) |
| VPN Server | Yes | true |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS RT-AX3000 | Synology RT2600ac |
|---|---|---|
| Synology | View on Synology | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.