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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5227 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 USB Network Adapter, particularly its ease of use, performance, and speed. Many appreciate its compact size and reliable connectivity. However, some customers have noted that the device is prone to overheating.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great USB Adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great little device. I plugged it in, and it worked. What more could you want?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great wifi card

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was very nice for what I used it for and did great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible adapter

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I couldn't get better than 20% packet loss with this thing. My laptop sitting right next to it works great so it's not an issue with my wifi. Definitely go with something else. I tried reinstalling their driver, switching USB ports, etc. Nothing works. It's just a bad adapter.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Brandon,

      It's unfortunate to hear that you are losing packets. This is not the kind of experience we want any of our customers to have. Are you experiencing the same issue on both bandwidths (2.4Ghz / 5Ghz)? Please ensure to keep adapter away from Wi-Fi devices with 802.11g or 20MHz only, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transmitters, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. For further troubleshooting, feel free to reach out to me at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference. I'll do my best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels.

      Thank you for choosing ASUS!
      Best Regards,
      Jamalie,
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support Asus

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Was good but fail after 1 week

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was good, but fail after one week.I already throw away the original packaging, I suggest not to throw away anything within the return deadline ;(

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Junm,

      We sincerely apologize for the poor experience you have had with this wireless adapter. This is definitely not the norm and is not the kind of quality to expect from ASUS products. We recommend returning it to Best Buy as you should be within the return window. We do stand behind our product and we continuously strive to improve our products and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence. For more information send us an email at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide the case number "N200302257-0038" for reference. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.

      Best Regards,
      Leonardo
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Power Small Package

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Asus's wireless products have been very good to me. I have had two of their 360 degree wireless routers (One I got for my parents, the other served me for two years before I gave it to a friend and it still runs). I am amazed because my father's wireless was outdated and had no 5G capabilities and this gave it to him. Range is no longer and his house is a bit larger than the average...and the wifi is at the far end of the house from where he sits. On my Lenovo Y510P the 2.4Ghz WiFi it had in it does not work well in apartment complexes so I needed 5Ghz and this works great. Downloading GTA V on Steam I was getting 13mbps to 15mpbs. Connection has been rock solid. It's small size means that if you forget it is in the laptop and say walk around with it you don't end up doing what I did to my other Asus Adapter (door frame + USB Wireless = sadness). Great value for money, great product, easy setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lag

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works good sometimes, but at least twice a day (usually more) I will lag like crazy in my games

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear Lerm,

      We are truly sorry to hear that the lag and for the inconvenience, this has caused you. ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and final inspections for both hardware and software before we send them out to the stores worldwide. ASUS provides a warranty for the unit in order to fix or repair any isolated factory escape defect. This information will be passed on to our development team. We would be very happy to assist you.

      We truly appreciate your feedback. If you wish to discuss this issue further, please don't hesitate to contact us via email: customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference or contact our general support at https://www.asus.com/us/support. Our customer loyalty department is dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.

      Thank you for choosing ASUS!

      Best Regards,
      Lamoya
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you need USB WIFI, this is the one.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have 2 of these now. That shows how good they are to me. I needed a networking solution to a computer that controls a CNC router in my shop. I didn't want a LAN cord hanging from the ceiling so I decided to go wireless. Although this is installed almost direct line of site to the router, it's 70' away and the building is made of metal. I haven't had any dropouts at all, and every time I need to connect, it's just there! I bought a second one to put in a laptop that I'm running Windows 8 Pro on that I couldn't find drivers for the internal WIFI card. Really simple install, great speed and great connectivity. And since it's micro sized, you can leave it installed all of the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great device that picks up a strong signal. It installed right away with no issues. It is very small and only sticks out a bit. I got this to replace my old Wi-Fi card that is no longer supported by Win 10. However, this little guy is and is great. No signal loss and I've always had a strong signal with it. Would highly recommend it for a PC or a laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    tiniest - same size as mouse receiver!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the smallest wireless adapter I could find and it served me well. My old work computer tower did not have a wireless card and I wanted an inexpensive add-on so I could set up my home office wherever I wanted (only one cable jack, in my living room). I had no issues whether on the same floor or one above or below my router/modem (typical wood frame construction). Maybe the ones with antenna(s) on them would be needed for thicker walls of other materials or longer distances but this is so small you can leave it plugged in all the time (just don't lose it!).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works, limited range

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Limited range is to be expected on nano sized USB WiFi devices. Their antennas are very very small. That being said, the updated driver from the manufacturers Web site increased its performance dramatically over the driver provided on the cd. This unit also worked fine on USB 2.0. It's a fast and easy upgrade to ac wifi. Just don't expect it to get a signal if your going thru a bunch of walls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good things come in small packages

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item is super easy to install, the disk does everything for you. Its so small it can be plugged in to any usb port & forgotten about. Can leave it plugged and not worry about it getting im the way of anything, or take it out and store when not using it. This item picks up both 2.4 & 5 ghz frequencies which is super nice if you have a lot of Wi-Fi traffic. It picks up & holds the signal well. The packaging was a small simple box (easily disposed of) that contains the adapter and 1 disk and a small set of instructions. I highly recommend this to anyone needing to add Wi-Fi to a device or even an old device that only picks up the 2.4 ghz. With this item I didnt have to buy a new upgraded drive, I was able to. It this much cheaper alternative and recieve fabulous effects.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact wireless USB adapter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB WiFi Adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ASUS Dual-Band AC1200 USB Network Adapter is a great solution for boosting Wi-Fi performance. Setup was fast — just plug it in and install the driver, and it’s ready to go. Speeds are strong and consistent on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and the connection stays stable even when moving around the house. It’s compact, lightweight, and doesn’t block nearby USB ports. Perfect for upgrading an older laptop or desktop that needs faster and more reliable wireless connectivity!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for a friends Gaming Pc and works amazingly well! Convenient if you don’t have a LAN cable and is easy to use just plug and play!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Network Interface Card fried?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My desktop has been air gapped for over five years. There was a lightning strike almost in the back yard, lost my NIC and a 46" TV. My wife developed a need for a bluetooth dongle, so we bought both items together. Popped the setup disc into the tray, ran the application, plugged in the new wifi adapter, back on the internet! During the setup, it saw both bands AND some other signals I haven't seen on our other devices! As the computer is slightly out of date, still running Win 7 Pro, it's doing well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid product

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked flawless, had good signal and got me out of a bad situation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great WiFi Connection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy installation and performance is great on Windows and 11.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased to replace my older large asus wifi adapter that ive had for about 4+ years. It still worked but speeds werent the greatest, occassionally disconnected, and was rather large. Didnt really need one as i typically run LAN but went to friends house with my pc and didnt have cable to connect so picked this up for $30. Speeds are legitmately as good as running hardwired and connected instantly. Also love how small the usb adapter is. Have it plugged into my usb 3.0 expansion card and had 0 issues getting it up and running. Drivers were easy to find and download. Very happy with this. Coukd be very easy to lose so recommend keeping it plugged at all times

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Help for an older PC: Great Choice in a small pkg!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this when an older PC starting chronically dropping and stalling on our WiFi network. It was a choice between something like this and a new network card. That ended up being an easy decision. This was substantially less expensive than a new network card and way easier to install! Works flawlessly and brought the 5GHz network to the older computer that did not have 5GHz with speeds that match a newer computer I have (that gets every bit of what I'm promised by my ISP). Overall a great choice in a small package!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does what its supposed to do

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hey Guys, I bought this product for my girlfriends PC, she games on the same network I do and we both play seamlessly. It works wonderful and achieves the speeds described, however it leaves a few thing desired! The speeds are great, size, and price is all great, the connectivity is slightly finicky. It works great for weeks/months then out of no where will drop connection. Then she has to unplug it and re-plug it in. Not the end of the world but definitely not desired. Usually does this 2-3 times before returning to normal operation. Overall i'd give this a 4.5/5 star review. -IceDelnorte

    I would recommend this to a friend