The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router that's part of ASUS's ZenWiFi lineup of mesh systems. It's available in a one, two, or three-pack. Like the other models in the lineup, it uses ASUS's AiMesh technology, so it's compatible with any other AiMesh-enabled ASUS access point. We bought a two-pack and tested it in dual-mesh mode.
Note: We've removed the Wi-Fi coverage tests, as we're exploring better ways to convey the results that'll be more helpful to users.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ET9 is a great router for use in an apartment, condo, or single-story home. It delivers very good speeds and range, making it suitable for multiple users streaming 4k HDR content or downloading large files quickly. It has a slick design that's easy to find a spot for in your home. Its 6GHz band can help deliver better speeds to your compatible devices in noisy wireless environments.
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Great top speeds.
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6GHz band helps in noisy wireless environments.
The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 is a great router if you live in a multi-level home. It delivers great speeds and has enough range for larger homes with multiple floors. It's suitable for your whole family streaming 4k content, downloading large files, and whatever other high-bandwidth activities you throw at it. Since it's a mesh router, you can easily add more access points for better coverage. It has great connectivity, too, with a USB 3.0 port, ample LAN ports, and a WAN port rated for 2.5Gbps speeds.
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Great top speeds.
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6GHz band helps in noisy wireless environments.
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Can add additional mesh access points to further improve range.
The ASUS ET9 delivers great speeds that are suitable for a gigabit internet connection. Its 6GHz band helps deliver faster speeds in noisy wireless environments and at shorter distances.
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Great top speeds.
The ASUS ET9 has great range. Since it's a mesh router, you can add additional access points to improve your range and help maintain consistent speeds over longer distances.
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Can add additional mesh access points to further improve range.
- Updated Nov 15, 2024: Review published.
- Updated Nov 12, 2024: Early access published.
- Updated Nov 07, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 23, 2024: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Oct 18, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 is available in a one, two, or three-pack. Here's our unit's label.
Compared To Other Routers
The ASUS ET9 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh router that's part of ASUS's ZenWiFi lineup. It's similar to the ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 but has a 6GHz band instead of a second 5GHz band. Its main competitors include the TP-Link Deco XE5300 and the eero Pro 6E. It delivers very similar performance to both systems but has better connectivity with more LAN ports and a USB port, which the others lack. Lower mid-range Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, like the TP-Link Deco BE63, are entering the market and offering significantly faster 6GHz speeds for a similar price.
If you're looking for more options, check out our recommendations for the best Wi-Fi routers, the best mesh Wi-Fi systems, and the best Wi-Fi routers for large homes.
The eero Pro 6E and the ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 are Wi-Fi 6E mesh routers. They have comparable performance, but the eero is slightly faster overall. The ASUS, on the other hand, has better connectivity with more LAN ports and a USB port.
The ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 and the ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 are mesh routers from the same lineup. The ET9 is Wi-Fi 6E while the XT9 is Wi-Fi 6. They deliver similar speeds and range, but the ET9's 6GHz band should perform better in noisy wireless environments.
The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 and the TP-Link Deco XE5300 are Wi-Fi 6E mesh routers. They deliver similar performance, but the ASUS has better connectivity with more LAN ports, a USB port, and a faster WAN port that's capable of 2.5Gbps.
The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 is a slightly better router than the Google Nest Wifi Pro. The ASUS is a little faster, has a bit better range, and has better wired connectivity.
The ASUS ZenWiFi ET9 performs better than the ASUS ROG Rapture GT6. It's faster when you're up close and has better range. It's also Wi-Fi 6E with a 2.4GHz, a 5GHz, and a 6 GHz band, while the GT6 is Wi-Fi 6 with a 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands. The ET9 has a sleek exterior design, while the ASUS has aggressive gamer styling that may not be for everyone.
Test Results
This router's USB port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer speed of up to 5Gbps.
We tested this router in dual mesh mode.