Last Updated: October 30, 2022 (Refresh Now)
ASUS Dual Band 802 11AC Wireless AC2100 PCI e Bluetooth 5 Gigabit WiFi Adapter 160MHz Support PCE AC58BT
Last Updated: October 30, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
649
Unverified
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Connectivity
170bluetooth, adapter, card, router, asus
+84%
-16%
" ... Although the Wi-Fi signal is good, I do not use it, but I will not talk about it. ... "
" ... Love that it comes with Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Glad I got one with both bluetooth and wifi adapter. ... I had a free USB 2.0 header on my motherboard, you might want to check that you have one open for too for the bluetooth part of this. ... "
" ... It was absolutely incredible coming from an 802.11 AC Wi-Fi adapter to this Asus 802.11 AM X Wi-Fi six adapter I’m getting nearly 8 times the transfer rate. ... "
" ... I bought this mainly for Bluetooth connectivity on my Windows 10 PC. ... Just make sure to connect the included USB cable to your motherboard’s internal USB header, and install the latest driver from the ASUS site. ... "
" ... However after moving to a new house, the best spot for the PC was now in a home office with no Ethernet connectivity. ... "
" ... getting as reliable if a connection using wifi 6 as i was hard wired. ... "
" ... I was going to buy some amazing $100+ PCIe adapter but decided to check around to see if there was anything else that would be comparable. ... I am so glad I found this gorgeous piece of tech, I switched out my old PCIe wifi adapter for this and doubled my speed! ... "
Usage
94install, easy, installation, card, wifi
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to install but you have to be OK putting a card in, so, not a 5 ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these for our upstairs computers. ... "
" ... This wifi adapters bluetooth adapter was easy to install and my motherboard had a slot for it. ... Upon installing it, I noticed my speeds DOUBLED from 110Mbits/s to 220Mbits/s with no dropouts. ... "
" ... full signal around 60 feet away from the router through 2 walls. ... "
" ... This one has had no disconnects and the 5GHz signal is flawless from all the way across my house. ... "
" ... It just plugs right into your computer, and is super easy to install. ... "
" ... installation was a breeze. ... im in the upstairs room of my house and getting those speeds. ... "
" ... Easy to install- you need a fan plug for power. ... I downloaded the software from the vendors website- easy to find. ... Easy to install. ... "
Network
82router, signal, speeds, mbps, wifi 6
+93%
-7%
" ... Using Asus RT-88u for downstairs with this upstairs in my bedroom on a 1500 sq home getting amazing speeds on my 700mb cable internet ... "
" ... I swear by ASUS when it comes to their wifi adapters. ... "
" ... The WiFi performance has been solid with no drop outs and strong signal reception. ... "
" ... Much better wifi reception and much more stable than a USB adapter. ... "
" ... Nearly all my hardware is made by ASUS, including a newer motherboard and having good range from my router. ... "
" ... Speed is great, not a noticeable drop off from our wired connection. ... "
" ... I bought this Asus wifi card and all my problems were fixed, faster download speeds, and a MUCH more consistent connection! ... "
" ... I have a pretty cheap ISP plan but I now get the same speeds that I see at the router after upgrading the equipment to wifi 6 standards with mu-mimo - the before/after is impressive. ... "
Software
74driver, asus, intel, windows 10, download
+69%
-31%
" ... One bonus point, after it was plugged in, Windows prompt me with a notification of Wifi6 features. ... "
" ... Running Windows 11 fully updated with all drivers and significant configuration within the OS. ... "
" ... I did not have any problems installing the driver. ... If you need a cheap means to get on the internet for 'average' things (watching youtube, sending emails, browsing the web, work, etc) then skip this and pick up a usb wifi adapter. ... "
" ... After installing the drivers I finally saw consistent 900+ download speeds that I was paying for. ... "
" ... Despite what some others have written, Windows did not automatically install the drivers so you'll want to either use the installation CD or download them ahead of time. ... "
" ... It's basically an Intel wireless chipset, for both the Bluetooth and Wifi transceivers, so you can just use the default drivers installed by Windows 10 / Windows Update. ... "
" ... So I just went to YouTube and found a guy explaining it and he showed me that you can just download the proper driver off the website. ... "
" ... Keep it simple and let windows install the Intel drivers. ... "
Performance
50speeds, performance, asus, intel, reboot
+88%
-12%
" ... With this Asus adapter I can now max out my speeds with near hard wired latency performance! ... "
" ... Outside of that, it's amazingly fast and I love it. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly and improved my speed over my old card. ... "
" ... Got this for my first PC build and it has worked great since installing. ... "
" ... I upgraded to this from an Intel AC3168, which was giving me less than half the expected Mbps on a good day and even less on a bad one. ... "
" ... Great that computer took off never saw such speed on this PC ... "
" ... Overall, performance and range is good. ... That said, this is a card that is mostly intended for a DIY desktop build. ... "
" ... I was surprised at the performance. ... "
Reliability
25card, working, later, worked, stopped working
+48%
-52%
" ... Either the card is faulty or I’m faulty. ... "
" ... Bought back in December and stopped working end of June. ... "
" ... Worked for a week. ... Then it would do it more often a couple days later. ... "
" ... After 5 months the thing failed to connect to any game. ... "
" ... Sorta user error and didn’t insert into pci slot fully. ... "
" ... Only after I removed this device from my motherboard that everything started to work again as if nothing happened. ... "
" ... This card was DOA. ... "
" ... ASUS failed me. ... "
Gaming
20games, streaming, ping, gaming rig, wifi
+95%
-5%
" ... I only ever play singleplayer games so I can't comment on how a multiplayer connection is like but seems to be the same for videos and downloads. ... "
" ... I installed this on my desktop and it's been perfect for streaming and gaming. ... "
" ... I play games and no micro drops is important! ... "
" ... 😊 great speed for gaming 👍 ... "
" ... If you're like me and built your own gaming rig on a tight budget, this is a great upgrade that doesn't break the bank. ... "
" ... I was constantly kicked out of games and voice calls because my internet would drop almost every half hour. ... "
" ... Added to a Micro Center PowerSpec gaming rig that came with built-in AC wireless on the Asus motherboard. ... "
" ... I played a few online games and never loss connection, my streaming services are stable and load fast. ... "
Marketplace
13return, amazon, returning, period, past
+54%
-46%
" ... I live in South Korea, but the product is arrived very safely. ... "
" ... Fast Shipping as Always from Amazon. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... But everything was well packaged, delivered quickly and working perfect. ... "
" ... ordered this next day prime, installed it. ... "
" ... Also looks much better than the other options on Amazon. ... "
Size
11mount, fit, stick, screws, antenna
+73%
-27%
" ... It will fit. ... "
" ... Mounted it on the side of my case and angled them with one down and one up, looks slick. ... "
" ... The mount itself is magnetic so you can optimize the position for better reception. ... "
" ... The magnetic antenna base is solid and very effectively mounted on top of the system case. ... "
" ... In any case, they're good cards. ... "
" ... This Asus card fit the bill. ... "
" ... easy to install and fits for vertical mount ... "
" ... It's nice and small, easily fit in my PC and works out of the box. ... "
Price
10worth the money, waste of money, price, good, worth
+60%
-40%
" ... This product is worth the money. ... "
" ... really good value ... "
" ... Good value overall . ... "
" ... Affordable cost too! ... "
" ... Other than that this adapter was worth the money. ... "
Cable
9wire, longer, antenna, wires, could
+78%
-22%
" ... Completely forgot it was capable of bluetooth so i was initially confused as to why it had a cable that needed to be plugged into a USB header. ... "
" ... Works solid almost like connected with a cable. ... "
" ... I eliminated the cable connection because this product allows me to play without problems. ... "
" ... I do wish the cable was a few feet longer so I could stick the antenna base on the wall but it's fine on my desk. ... "
" ... I got tired of the long wire running along baseboards and visible annoyance in the office. ... Who would have thought the adapter would be faster then my hard wire! ... "
" ... Works, but felt like they could've done the same package with less parts and wires. ... "
" ... I didn't install the bluetooth cable on the motherboard because I will continue to use my on-board bluetooth (it still works fine after installing the Asus card). ... "
Body
9case, base, stick, metal, antenna
+78%
-22%
" ... Plus the antenna has a magnetic base so you can stick it to the top of your metal desktop case. ... "
" ... Heatsink seems heavy duty. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions to a T. My comp had the space and I installed it correctly. ... "
" ... Works, but felt like they could've done the same package with less parts and wires. ... "
" ... This one is sturdy and hasn't given me any problems yet. ... "
" ... the base of the antenna is magnetic so you can stick it on anything metal. ... "
" ... It's nice and small, easily fit in my PC and works out of the box. ... "
Lagging
4lag, would, disconnect, works, another
+75%
-25%
" ... No noticeable delay. ... "
" ... New one installed and I have no latency lag or problems anymore. ... "
" ... Very good this product does not lag when you play, do not disconnect and it really works perfect. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4return, returning, period, past
-100%
" ... So, sending this one back too. ... "
" ... Product was returned. ... "
" ... I would have returned, but purchased over the holidays and got a bit busy and forgot. ... "
" ... I missed the return window. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4edit, 2022
+100%
" ... Fast Shipping as Always from Amazon. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Also looks much better than the other options on Amazon. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3+100%
" ... I live in South Korea, but the product is arrived very safely. ... "
" ... But everything was well packaged, delivered quickly and working perfect. ... "
" ... ordered this next day prime, installed it. ... "
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