Comments on: Asus ZenWifi XD5 Review (vs. ZenWifi XD4): A Solid and Improved Mini Mesh

By: Dong Ngo

Dong Ngo — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:53:49 +0000

In reply to Freddie. It only make the XD5 satellite slow, Freddie. Details in this post.

By: Freddie

Freddie — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:39:21 +0000

Hi Dong, your website is a life saver!

I have a question.

I have an ordered a Asus XT9 pair and a XD5 pair. I have a tall house and don’t need very fast speeds at the top of the house. I do need fast wireless backhaul between my office on the first floor and my NAS that is located where my fibre comes in at the bottom front of my house.

My question is, will the usage of the XD5 in conjunction with the XT9 routers disable or bottleneck the 5 Ghz wireless backhaul capabilities that the XD9 router pair have between each other?

By: Dong Ngo

Dong Ngo — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:55:02 +0000

In reply to Dan. I'd go with the 3-pack of either, Dan, preferably via wired backhauling. The Asus will give you a lot more in features. If you still need more help, check out this post on how to pick a mesh system.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:27:47 +0000

Hey, great evaluation. I will be changing from an old apple airport (which is struggling to get into some rooms) to a small mesh system. I only receive 300 mbs in my 3000sq’ home because of spousal approval (size and color) I am considering either the tp X55 or the Zen XD5, IYO which may be the better fit.
Thanks

By: Dong Ngo

Dong Ngo — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:45:48 +0000

In reply to Gustav Henriksson. They are about the same as mentioned in the reviews.

By: Gustav Henriksson

Gustav Henriksson — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:55:21 +0000

In reply to Dong Ngo.

Thanks!
You do confirm my suspicions.

I do believe that the specs of all alternatives are more than enough for our current and future needs.

Have you experienced any differences in stability between xd5 and xd6?

Regards, Gus

By: Dong Ngo

Dong Ngo — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:01:36 +0000

In reply to Gustav Henriksson. Any of those you mentioned will be better than what you have now, Gustav, but they are all entry-level, just keep that in mind in terms of your expectations for speed. The reviews will give you an idea of what you'll experience. If you want to save, you can replace the Blue Cave with the RT-AC86U. Good luck!

By: Gustav Henriksson

Gustav Henriksson — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:42:19 +0000

I have a Bluecave+2xTrio setup in a three storey row house, with fiber ONT and Bluecave in the basement, and wired backhaul.

Have been very happy with the stability of the setup, but as the Bluecave in particular is showing increased signs of tiredness (loosing internet, forced to reboot), I’m thinking of installing a new system.

What would you think of an all-XD5 set vs XD6+2xXD5 vs 2xXD6+XD5? The needs aren’t the biggest when it comes to speed. Stability, ease of use, longevity and discretion (white gear) are Key.

Thanks for an excellent site!

By: Dong Ngo

Dong Ngo — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:30:05 +0000

In reply to Shepard.

By: Shepard

Shepard — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:16:23 +0000

In reply to Dong Ngo.

Thanks for the reply!
I saw your reviews for these units you suggested, but for my house I need a white one, to put it on a wall or a shelf.

I need a single router unit, small house.
I saw the speed of the XD5 in your reviews that looks great, but yeah maybe I should get the XT9, I will consider it.