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Asus ROG GT-AXE16000 Review

Name: Asus ROG GT-AXE16000
Brand: Asus

By

Nathan Rizzuti

2/8/2024 5:42 AM

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The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 caters to gaming, offering super-fast quad-band speeds up close and at distances. It also has a great, intuitive app interface with gaming features. However, the router does have poor latency.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a top-tier quad-band 802.11ax with a 6E WiFi router and many built-in gaming features just like the market’s best routers. It also runs on WPA2 or WPA3 for security, supports MU-MIMO, has 256 MB of flash memory, and offers a 2.4 GHz band, two 5 GHz bands, a 6 GHz band, and 8 antennas. Its mesh networking support, built-in network security tools, and gaming features, and bandwidth priority are manageable through the dedicated mobile app or web interface. It has two USB ports and 6 wired LAN ports (with link aggregation for both LAN and WAN). Users can expand the network into a mesh system and expand coverage by adding more units. See how it compares to another ASUS gaming router by reading our ASUS ROG GT AX6000 review.

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Consensus

our Verdict

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a quad-band router made with gamers in mind. It comes with hyper-fast close-range WiFi speeds that max out at 701 Mbps on a 5 GHz band. Upload speeds are also impressive, 789 Mbps at 5 GHz and 154 at 2.4 GHz, which rank in the top 5% of the category. For a gaming router, it also has an impressive range of coverage, with the signal reaching up to 156 feet before dropping out.

The design itself is great for supporting external devices. It has 2 USB inputs and 6 LAN ports with the link aggregation option. Users also have trouble setting it up, as they can choose to create networks and manage settings through the ASUS Mobile app or web interface. They can establish guest networks, manage parental controls, and adjust security features here. However, the router lacks key smart features like voice assistant connectivity.

Reason to Buy

Good WiFi Upload/Download Speed
- The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has a very good download speed, making it great for gaming and streaming 4k and 8k content. On a 5 GHz band, it clocks in at 639 Mbps; on a 2.4 GHz, it’s 112 Mbps. In both respects, it ranks in the top 25% of routers.
- Its upload speed is even better, measuring 789 Mbps on a 5 GHz band and 154 on a 2.4 GHz band, which is in the top 5% in both respects.
Easy to Setup and Configure
- There’s no trouble setting up the app, as users can use either the mobile app or the web interface. The setup process takes 5-10 minutes in total.
- Users also get to update firmware, adjust parental controls and security features, and set up great networks easily through the intuitive app.
Impressive Range of Coverage
- The router range is enough to reach far-out spaces, as tests show the connection maxes out at 156 feet.

Reason to Avoid

Poor Latency
- The router struggles to make rapid connections between devices. Its latency is 69 ms, which is in the bottom 10% of the category.

Asus ROG GT-AXE16000 Specs

	# of LAN Ports	4
	# of Phone Ports	n/a
	# of WAN Ports	3
	App Compatible	Yes
	Available Storage	256MB
	Band Technology	Quad
	Data Encryption Type	WPA3
	Energy Star Certified	n/a
	Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2, 6.0 GHz
	Integrated Modem	No
	LAN Ports	–
	MU-MIMO Support	Yes
	Mesh System	Yes
	Number of Antennas	8
	Parental Controls	Yes
	Processor Cores	Quad
	Processor Speed	2 Ghz
	Quality of Service Prioritization	Yes
	WiFi Range	8000 sq.ft
	WiFi Speed	16Gb
	Wired Speed	1000 Mb
	Wireless Standard	AX

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Test Results

2.4 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)	112.88
2.4 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	154.09
5 GHz Download speed (Mbits/s)	639.0525
5 GHz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	789.96
Router Range (ft)	0
Latency (ms)	69
6 Ghz Download speed (Mbits/s)	615.185
6 Ghz Upload speed (Mbits/s)	790.11

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Product Comparison

	Asus ROG GT-AXE16000 Review	Asus RT-AC66U Review	Asus ROG GT-AX6000 Review	Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review	Asus ROG GT-AXE11000 Review
True Score	85	84	85	NR	77
Ranking	# 6 / 37	# 7 / 37	# 5 / 37	# 6 / 37	# 32 / 37
Market Context	The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a top-tier quad-band 802.11ax with a 6E WiFi router and many built-in gaming features just like the market’s best… The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a top-tier quad-band 802.11ax with a 6E WiFi router and many built-in gaming features just like the market’s best routers. It also runs on WPA2 or WPA3 for security, supports MU-MIMO, has 256 MB of flash memory, and offers a 2.4 GHz band, two 5 GHz bands, a 6 GHz band, and 8 antennas. Its mesh networking support, built-in network security tools, and gaming features, and bandwidth priority are manageable through the dedicated mobile app or web interface. It has two USB ports and 6 wired LAN ports (with link aggregation for both LAN and WAN). Users can expand the network into a mesh system and expand coverage by adding more units. See how it compares to another ASUS gaming router by reading our ASUS ROG GT AX6000 review.	The ASUS RT-AC66U is a slower router than the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000. The ROG is a gaming-oriented router whose maximum 5 GHz download speed… The ASUS RT-AC66U is a slower router than the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000. The ROG is a gaming-oriented router whose maximum 5 GHz download speed comes in at 639 Mbps, whereas the RT-AC66U maxes out at 339 Mbps. However, the RT-AC66U is better for large home coverage, as it has an impressive 300 range before dropping out, and the ROG drops out at 156 feet. However, the ROG is easier to use and comes with a gaming-centric mobile app, while the RT-AC66U can only be managed over the web interface.	If you’re looking for a more affordable but still impressive gaming router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a formidable opponent to the Asus ROG… If you’re looking for a more affordable but still impressive gaming router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a formidable opponent to the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000. The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a quad-band router, compared to the AX6000’s dual-band. Speed is a close race. The GT-AXE16000 has a download speed on a 5 GHz band clocked in at 639 Mbps, while the AX-6000 measures 840 Mbps. But keep in mind the AX-6000 costs less than half the price. You can also read out the ASUS Blue Cave AC 2600 review if you want a model oriented for casual at-home use.	The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a high-performing home WiFi router, while the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is made with gaming in mind. The ASUS… The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 is a high-performing home WiFi router, while the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is made with gaming in mind. The ASUS is a quad-band router, whereas the Linksys only operates on two bands. The Linksys also lacks certain key features, like multi-gig ports and network security software, and the ASUS has both. In terms of download speed, the ASUS is superior, boasting a 639 Mbps speed on 5GHz, whereas Linksys comes in at 510 Mbps. For more on competing brands, feel free to check out our Netgear Nighthawk XR500 review.	The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is an updated version of the router that came out a year prior, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. It operates… The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is an updated version of the router that came out a year prior, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. It operates as a quad-band router, given it has two 5 GHz bands, while the GT-AXE11000 only has one. The main difference is that the interface for the GT-AXE11000 is more prone to issues and bugs than its successor. However, the predecessor’s download speed is faster than the GT-AXE16000. The GT-AXE11000 clocked in at 1,401 Mbps download speed on a 5 GHz band, compared to the GT-AXE16000’s speed of 639 Mbps. For another look into one of ASUS’ gaming routers, you can read our ASUS ROG GT6 Mesh router review.
# of LAN Ports	4	4	6	4	–
# of Phone Ports	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	–
# of WAN Ports	3	1	1	1	–
App Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Available Storage	256MB	128 MB	256MB	n/a	–
Band Technology	Quad	Dual	Dual	Dual	–
Data Encryption Type	WPA3	WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK	WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal	WPA2, WPA3, WPA3-Personal	–
Energy Star Certified	n/a	No	No	No	–
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Score Card

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Expert Score

85

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

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85.3
Category Trust Score
80
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is a hard-to-justify $700, but this Wi-Fi gaming router delivers… read more
By:
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76.08
Category Trust Score
60
The Asus GT-AXE16000 router has top specs across the board, with all the latest feature… read more
By:
Jonas DeMuro
74.71
Category Trust Score
100
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is Asus’ latest attempt to defeat itself in the race to… read more
By:
Nick Ross
50.86
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69.22
Category Trust Score
100
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