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Asus ROG GT-AX6000 Review

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Updated Feb 9, 2024 4:11 PM

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The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 impresses with its speed, reliability, and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. While it caters to gamers, it comes at a premium, and it is limited to dual-band.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is ASUS’ high-end gaming Wi-Fi 6 router, released in 2022. It has good connectivity like the best routers today; this device boasts one 2.5 Gigabit WAN port and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port. It also features four 1 Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 port, providing impressive connectivity options. Gamers will be pleased with its gaming traffic prioritization features, such as a Game Boost mode.

This ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 device is a dual-band router, but some gamers will be disappointed that this model is not a tri-band. It runs on a fast quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 256 MB of flash memory.

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our Verdict

Thanks to its powerful processor and advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 router provides blistering data transfer speeds. The router’s extensive gaming-centric feature set, including a Game Boost Mode, makes it a solid choice for gamers. Parents will be pleased with its built-in parental controls, stable video streaming abilities, and  gaming traffic prioritization options.

However, the lack of Wi-Fi 6E support and the absence of tri-band Wi-Fi might deter some gamers. Consider our ASUS ROG GT-AX11000 Pro review if you want a tri-band option.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Great Wi-Fi speed
    • The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 offers outstanding gaming performance with download speeds of about 64 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 549 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.

    • This puts it in the top third of certified tested routers for the 5 GHz band.

  • Ease of use
    • Setup and management of settings are easy, thanks to the ASUS mobile app.

    • The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 has adjustable external antennas for enhanced signal strength.

Reason to Avoid

  • Limited to dual-band
    • The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is limited to dual-band functionality. It lacks support for the modern, faster Wi-Fi 6E standard.

  • Poor range
    • It has a poor range of just 18.3m, which is in the bottom quarter for this category.

Asus ROG GT-AX6000 Specs

# of LAN Ports# of LAN Ports6
# of Phone Ports# of Phone Portsn/a
# of WAN Ports# of WAN Ports1
App CompatibleApp CompatibleYes
Available StorageAvailable Storage256MB
Band TechnologyBand TechnologyDual
Data Encryption TypeData Encryption TypeWPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
Energy Star CertifiedEnergy Star CertifiedNo
Frequency BandsFrequency Bands2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz
Integrated ModemIntegrated ModemNo
LAN PortsLAN Ports6 Gb Ethernet
MU-MIMO SupportMU-MIMO SupportYes
Mesh SystemMesh SystemYes
Number of AntennasNumber of Antennas4
Parental ControlsParental ControlsYes
Processor CoresProcessor CoresQuad
Processor SpeedProcessor Speed2 Ghz
Quality of Service PrioritizationQuality of Service Prioritizationn/a
WiFi RangeWiFi Range
WiFi SpeedWiFi Speed6 Gb
Wired SpeedWired Speed902.56 Mb
Wireless StandardWireless StandardAC, AX, N

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Test Results

2.4 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)63.9
2.4 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)146.1
5 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)549.33
5 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)432.055
Router Range (ft)60
Latency (ms)0
6 Ghz Download speed (Mbits/s)0
6 Ghz Upload speed (Mbits/s)0

All Tests

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Market Context

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is ASUS’ high-end gaming Wi-Fi 6 router, released in 2022. It has good connectivity like the best routers today; this…

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is ASUS’ high-end gaming Wi-Fi 6 router, released in 2022. It has good connectivity like the best routers today; this device boasts one 2.5 Gigabit WAN port and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port. It also features four 1 Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 port, providing impressive connectivity options. Gamers will be pleased with its gaming traffic prioritization features, such as a Game Boost mode.

This ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 device is a dual-band router, but some gamers will be disappointed that this model is not a tri-band. It runs on a fast quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 256 MB of flash memory.

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is faster, averaging 639 Mbps download speeds over the 5 GHz band, which is better than the ASUS GT-AX000, which…

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is faster, averaging 639 Mbps download speeds over the 5 GHz band, which is better than the ASUS GT-AX000, which averages 549 Mbps on the same band. It also has a range of 69m, which is much better than the 18.3m of the GT-AX60000. For another router, check out our ASUS ROG GT6 Mesh review.

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 boasts better Wi-Fi speeds, averaging download speeds of 549 Mbps on the 5 GHz band compared to the 285 Mbps…

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 boasts better Wi-Fi speeds, averaging download speeds of 549 Mbps on the 5 GHz band compared to the 285 Mbps of the TP-Link AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Archer 6 Gigabit router. However, the TP-Link model has a better range of 30.5m, which beats the 18.3m of the ROG router.

# of LAN Ports

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# of Phone Ports

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# of WAN Ports

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App Compatible

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Available Storage

256MB

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Band Technology

Dual

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Dual

Data Encryption Type

WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal

WPA3

WPA3

Energy Star Certified

No

n/a

No

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Score Card

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Expert Score

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True Score

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Expert Scores

  • Tom’s Hardware
    73.25

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    While this Evangelion themed router’s looks stand out, the mixed results hold it back from… Read More

    By:

    Jonas DeMuro
  • PC Mag
    82

    Category Trust Rating

    90
    The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router designed to elevate your… Read More

    By:

    John R. Delaney
  • Techradar
    71.4

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is packed with plenty of features to benefit gamers and… Read More

    By:

    rick Rego
  • Best Buy Blog
    62.6

    Category Trust Rating

    NR
    With its Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, wide range of gaming-specific features, easy setup, and overall performance,… Read More

    By:

    Brad Moon
  • Digital Citizen
    65.65

    Category Trust Rating

    100
    The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a beast in all regards. Its size is imposing,… Read More

    By:

    Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • Expert Reviews UK
    67.7

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    If you’re a gamer seeking a slick, stylish home network experience, the GT-AX6000 is a… Read More

    By:

    Darien Graham-Smith