What You Need to Know
Priced at $69.99, the ASUS RT-AX1800S is ASUS's entry in the wi-fi routers category. With 2,560 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #12 of 26 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $69.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
One feature owners single out about the ASUS RT-AX1800S: "ASUS app support".
Specifications
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $69.99 (well above the $47.92 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,560
- Category rank: #12 of 26 in wi-fi routers under $80
- Cheaper in category: 19 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
Owner Reports
A 4.4-star average from 2,560 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- AiMesh compatible
- Wi-Fi 6 AX1800
- ASUS app support
Common complaints:
- No Wi-Fi 6E
- Bulky design
What Else to Consider
At $69.99, the ASUS RT-AX1800S sits well above the $47.92 category average. 19 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) ($79.99, 4.5★, 40,000 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) - $79.99, 4.5★ (40,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- TP-Link Archer AX20 - $59.99, 4.4★ (24,013 reviews) · Cheaper
- Tenda AC10 - $27.99, 4.0★ (18,466 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the DBIT N300 at $16.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (aimesh compatible or wi-fi 6 ax1800), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- AiMesh compatible
- Wi-Fi 6 AX1800
- ASUS app support
Cons:
- No Wi-Fi 6E
- Bulky design
Final Take
7.2/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.