Customer Ratings & Reviews

Purchased to replace faulty Linksys router. Setup/installation was a breeze. Range far surpasses my previous unit. Wife enjoys the signal strength as she is usually farthest away from the router and is pleased with the connectivity. Mostly used for streaming and surfing the web. Extremely pleased w purchase. Would recommend.

I like how the mesh works and love the interface, the speed of this router is insane love it.

This replaces an old Asus router that no longer received security updates. I've been using this brand for many years and like it. This one is in the group with the longest-dated security commitment on an Asus web page for the UK. After reading a Wikipedia article mentioning trust issues with Trend Micro software, I revoked consent for it to be used in the router, which works fine without those functions. It's nice to finally get WPA3. The router works well. I like the ease of use and flexibility of the browser-based user interface.

Very happy with this! Our prior router was starting to go, and this one easily can broadcast what we get from our ISP. Setup was easy, and has good range.

I’ve been using the ASUS RT-BE82U BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router for a while now, and honestly it’s working exactly as advertised. Right out of the box the setup was smooth and straightforward — the ASUS app made the whole process painless and intuitive, with no confusing steps. Once it was up and running, the performance noticeably outpaced my older router, with faster speeds and rock-steady connections across multiple devices. On the network side, this router taps into the new Wi-Fi 7 standard with dual-band speeds up to around 6500 Mbps — which translates into consistently fast streaming, smooth online gaming, and zero hiccups when multiple people are on different devices. Another nice bonus is the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for network storage, which gives you extra flexibility if you want shared files or media on your home network. ([Best Buy][3]) The only real limitation — and something a few reviewers have pointed out — is that it’s dual-band only, so you don’t get a dedicated 6 GHz band like higher-end Wi-Fi 7 models. If ultra-wide coverage or full tri-band performance is what you need, there are pricier options. Still, for most homes this thing delivers exceptional real-world performance without breaking the bank. ([Best Buy][1]) Overall it’s been reliable, fast, and exactly what I needed. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 without paying top-tier router prices. ---

Had an ASUS router before switching to a Netgear router about 5yrs ago. I was frustrated with the Netgear router constantly going offline and issues with the app. Luckily my Netgear router just stopped working, and I decided to go back to ASUS. I’ve had the new router for 20 days now. Easy setup, faster performance than previous router, no connection issues yet, and the app is much better than Netgear app. User friendly, connects almost immediately, and no lag time like Netgear’s app. Completely satisfied and happy I went back to ASUS.

I got this to replace a neck gear router.I got fourteen years ago. So I want to get something that would be good for the future. MAN is this thing Awesome. very easy to set up very fast. I would highly recommend this one.The range is incredible.

I bought a modem with this Router and both were very easy to set up and very dependable signal. Increased my internet speed considerably. I ended up returning this only because Comcast gave me a free Modem/Router when I upgraded my Internet plan.

Wanted to upgrade my network to WiFi 7 and I did a ton of research to build my first AIMesh system for faster gaming speeds in my bedroom. I purchased 2 of these BE82u routers and ran a 100 ft Ethernet cord under my house to connect the two routers via hardwire for the mesh system. Now I have lighting fast WiFi in every single room of my house. If you frequently use WiFi further away from your router, I highly recommend a mesh system! It’s so worth it. I didn’t need tri band so I went with dual band

A well priced, Asus Wi-Fi7 dual band route that is compact, easy to program and works well. It can be used as part of a MESH setup, which I'm doing, or as a fully independent router. The menus are easy to follow if you want to setup in more detail, but the guided setup will be fine for most folks. I would definitely buy this router again.

I have only had this for one month so I can't speak to reliabilty. However,it has worked flawlessly. I purchased Asus specifically because I was using an Asus and wanted to set up their AIMesh. That was easy to do and it works great.

It was easy to setup, fast, good coverage with lots of features. Good value if you catch it on sale.

Was a nice upgrade from my previous router, definitely a good smooth running machine. Handles iver 30 electronics in my house easily without compromising speed.

Let me first say that Best Buy is the best. I have always enjoyed their website and the products offered. As for the router itself. I had always used Netgear before and this was on sale so took a chance. Pros: 1. Very good range. 2. Good speed. 3. Good mobile app once you get used to it. Cons: 1. Setup was difficult due to the different application. I'm familiar with computers and this some learning and research to setup. The quick setup did not go as advertised. If you are only setting up a computer then you may be fine. 2. No easy way to separate the 2.4 and 5.0 bands. I have mini plugs and echo speakers that connect by the 2.4 band and even after getting them separated it would not connect. I had to do further research on a new band they have called "IOT" for internet of things. This needs to be used in order to connect those devices. I finally got everything done. 3. Good solid router but expect a learning curve it you have not used this brand.

I replaced my older version of this router because it was compatible with the lightning strike at my house. This new version exceeded my expectations and very easy to set up. I highly recommend this router. It is being used with my Starlink.

Great upgrade from my 2011 linksys. really fast. The interface is great for setup. I really like they have the option to make this a access point in 1 click

Honestly this worked better than expected. I'm using an RT-BE88U as the main router on my main floor with this RT-BE82U as an AI Mesh node in my basement with a wired backhaul and works in my house beautifully. The RT-BE88U covered the house originally with enough signal, but my gigabit internet speeds turned into 50-100 Mbps in the basement or far side of the house. With this router added, I now get 700-800 Mbps over wireless in nearly the entire house. I've had no issues roaming through the house and have full coverage for all 5400 sq feet and then some.

Works as expected. Moved from having a netgear nighthawk and there has been no drop in performance

I researched Consumer Reports to find this router. I have a 2600 square foot, single level home. It is centrally located and seems to work well. It was easy to install. It is also supposed to come with a 3 year warranty, but I don't like the requirements. One has to register as an ASUS member and agree to privacy on the network (which is normal), but it also wants you to join their Asus Cloud. I can't seem to register, without agreeing to it. I suppose I can't register my router for the three year warranty, unless I do it. I refuse. If I could have registered without the "cloud" attachment, I would have given five stars.

Had it for about a month now. The router was an easy set up. The speeds I get are fast.