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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs TP-Link Archer GE800: Comparison

ASUS RT-AX3000 and TP-Link Archer GE800 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, TP-Link Archer GE800 at BE19000, which puts TP-Link Archer GE800 ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
ASUS RT-AX3000 (WiFi 6/Standalone Router/Dual-Band/Retail Value Model)
ASUS RT-AX3000
TP-Link Archer GE800 (WiFi 7/Standalone Gaming Router/Tri-Band/Dedicated 10G Gaming Port/RGB)
TP-Link Archer GE800
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Router TypeStandalone RouterStandalone Gaming Router
Band ConfigurationDual-BandTri-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz)
Wired Ports4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN1x dedicated 10G Gaming Port, 1x 2.5G WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
Special FeaturesASUS Router App, basic AiProtection securityDedicated gaming port with auto traffic prioritization, customizable RGB lighting, HomeShield Pro
Speed ClassAX3000BE19000
MU-MIMO/OFDMAYesYes
Mesh SupportAiMesh compatibleOneMesh

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.

TP-Link Archer GE800

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A gaming-first WiFi 7 router with a genuinely useful dedicated priority port, strong for wired gaming rigs.

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