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ASUS RT-AX3000 vs Zyxel Armor Z2: Comparison
ASUS RT-AX3000 and Zyxel Armor Z2 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AX3000 at AX3000, Zyxel Armor Z2 at AC2600, 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 | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Tri-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 + 5GHz-2) |
| Wired Ports | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN |
| Special Features | ASUS Router App, basic AiProtection security | USB 3.0 port for NAS/printer sharing, smart connect band steering, still actively sold as a budget legacy option |
| Speed Class | AX3000 | AC2600 |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | MU-MIMO only (no OFDMA, pre-WiFi 6) |
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.
Zyxel Armor Z2
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated but still functional tri-band WiFi 5 router, reasonable only for budget replacement of similarly old hardware.