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[Prime] ASUS USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter $13.50 (RRP $69) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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[Prime] ASUS USB-AC53 Nano AC1200 Dual-Band USB Wi-Fi Adapter $13.50 (RRP $69) Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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CrispyCrunchy on 12/07/2025 - 00:11 amazon.com.au (1461 clicks)
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$69 Currently in JB, Price match tomorrow

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/asus-ac1200-nano-dual-ban…

Super-fast Wi-Fi in a nano-sized package that's small enough to leave plugged in
Instant Wi-Fi upgrade for laptops
Enjoy 802.11ac Wi-Fi speeds
Perfect for streaming and gaming
Dual-band support gives you the 5GHz frequency band for smooth 4K UHD streaming and low latency gaming

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  • mrwak on 12/07/2025 - 00:22
    +2

    Sorry for the question but what is it exactly, a wifi upgrader? Just curious as I'm used to these things as a relay for a wireless mouse for instance, not being anything else.

    • lammi on 12/07/2025 - 00:26
      +13

      This is a wifi adapter that adds wifi to a desktop PC or an old old laptop without built in wifi. Most laptops nowadays would have wifi, but most desktops may not.

      • mrwak on 12/07/2025 - 00:32
        +4

        Gotcha thank you! So if I had a "modern" laptop with wifi, this would be redundant?

  • Ozzster on 12/07/2025 - 00:36
    +9

    -Perfect for streaming and gaming

    No. I have such thing, it's OK for average WiFi, but you can't expect strong signal from a USB dongle with no antenna, therefore distance is not too big. As for gaming, being in the next port to the dongle from keyboard it significantly interferes with it and worsens its signal too.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 12/07/2025 - 22:01

      but you can't expect strong signal from a USB dongle with no antenna,

      yes worth mentioning. I didn't know about this myself, but I chose to go with a WiFi card and double checked it fit in this random unused port inside the PC. I just checked think it's the smallest slot called X1. it was on sale for not much more, so chose it over a USB WiFi dongle.

      I was cleaning it recently, and unscrewed the antennae at the back, just leaving the antennae base that it screws onto. I thought oh I don't have to screw that in just to "check the PC turns on before I put it back in it's usual place", well nope. in the same spot windows showed No networks. it couldn't find any networks. didn't realise such a big difference screwing on that antenna at the end of a 1m wire could make.

      • Ozzster on 13/07/2025 - 12:24

        You will be even more surprised if you experiment with the antenna angle.
        From another perspective, you can use USB extension cable to put the dongle closer to your router.

        • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 13/07/2025 - 17:02

          actually yes family member's computer is mounted below desk with one of those super short plastic antenna's that spins around and can change the angle.

          it was originally facing up, before they mounted it. I experimented and facing directly down gets the same strong reception!

  • Pseudo on 12/07/2025 - 06:52
    +4

    Some may want to note that this adapter only supports USB 2.0.
    Might be worth getting if you have $10 JB voucher and you want to upgrade a device without 802.11ac or 5GHz

    • aussiebg on 12/07/2025 - 09:58
      -1

      Thanks, cancelled after knowing it’s usb 2.0.

      From ChatGPT:

      Scenario
      USB 2.0 Limitation Relevant?
      Internet downloads (e.g., 100 Mbps)
      ❌ Not a bottleneck

      LAN file transfers at 600+ Mbps
      ✅ Yes, USB 2.0 will limit speeds

      Video streaming, gaming, usual tasks
      ❌ You’ll be fine

  • The Magic Pudding on 12/07/2025 - 07:56
    +2

    I bought one, $69 RRP, they're dreaming.

  • Junho on 12/07/2025 - 10:02
    +3

    don't buy it. it absolutely not worth it.

  • Lz ShifTy on 12/07/2025 - 11:07
    +1

    Got something similar from ebay with some antennas and they have been performing great granting my office is about 5 metres away from the router

  • utsc on 12/07/2025 - 11:25
    +1

    I bought a generic Comfast adapter very popular in this forum at Ali Express for around in $3 in 2019 and it still works fine
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/581838

    • timhn on 12/07/2025 - 21:04

      Ah yes, I remember those ComFast adapters. Bought couples of them for around $1-2 during Covid days to upgraded some of my Linux PCs.

  • thekow on 12/07/2025 - 17:16

    I bought one for the same price off sale 3 months ago :D. This is normal price.

  • AS1253 on 12/07/2025 - 17:43

    bro this is absolutely not worth it, how is the RRP $69????
    you can buy this exact same thing from aliexpress for tree fiddy (slightly exaggerated for the memes).

    • timhn on 12/07/2025 - 21:10

      Yes, bought few of those Fenvi brands wifi 6 for around $15 and been rock solid

  • Pmpm1898 on 12/07/2025 - 23:32

    Can anyone recommend if it really super fast wifi?

  • Arkfox1 on 13/07/2025 - 01:29

    I have had a positive experience with this https://www.amazon.com.au/Adapter-%EF%BC%88AC1200-867Mbps-WP…
    on my kids pc's. They haven't whinged at me about the speed once for the budget builds/online experience (roblox/fortnite) yet

    It's $18 on prime day sale atm.

    WiFi USB Adapter （AC1300 Dual Band(5.8GHZ/Max 867Mbps & 2.4GHZ/Max 300Mbps), WiFi Dongle with 5dBi High Gain Antenna, USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter for WPS，Support Windows, Mac Os X 10.6-10.15

    • Ozzster on 13/07/2025 - 12:32

      This is a next level compared to to the subject.

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