Neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Asus RT-AC86U were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 nor Asus RT-AC86U were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Router received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at TP-Link Archer AX50 or other critically acclaimed Routers of this month.
For reference, TP-Link Archer AX50 received 3 endorsements this month, from Lifewire (6 Dec 2023), Business Insider (18 Apr 2022) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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1 | +7 | $85 | TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $120 | ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 The ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 router is a high-performing, feature-rich, and secure router that offers fast speeds, wide coverage, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for households with multiple devices, small businesses, and tech enthusiasts. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $240 | Asus RT-AC86U The Asus RT-AC86U router is a high-performance device with excellent speed and range, advanced features, and easy setup, making it an ideal choice for streaming, gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -
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Customers like Asus RT-AC86U noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Asus RT-AC86U
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Asus RT-AC86U, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 and Asus RT-AC86U receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 | |
Asus RT-AC86U |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Median best-selling Router |
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is more popular than Asus RT-AC86U
It's fairly safe to say that ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a more popular router than Asus RT-AC86U, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 and Asus RT-AC86U | |||||
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TP-Link Deco X20 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $491 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #59 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Asus RT-AX3000 | $115 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Arris SBG7400AC2 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Router | PCMag | Lifewire | Wirecutter | How To Geek | T3 | Business Insider | TechRadar | Laptop Mag | Tom's Guide | Digital Trends |
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1 | +7 | $85 | TP-Link Archer AX50 The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - |
2 | - | $319 | Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 router is a high-speed and powerful device that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, offers excellent range performance, and advanced security features, making it an ideal choice for households with heavy internet usage and multiple devices. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 |
3 | -2 | $52 | Google Nest WiFi The Google Nest WiFi router is a reliable and efficient solution for families of four who frequently use multiple devices simultaneously and want fast and reliable internet speeds, with parental controls, QoS capabilities, and easy setup and management using the Google Home app. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
4 | +6 | $300 | Asus RT-AX86U The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Alphr | 100 |
Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by Top New Review | 70 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 8
Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by Gadget Review | 73 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Dual band with the latest 802; 11 AC 3x3 technology for combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps.AiProtection : AiProtection Pro, AiProtection, Malicious site blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking. WAN : Internet connection Type - PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP. Dual WAN, 3G/4G LTE dongle, Android tethering, Port forwarding, Maximum port forwarding rule : 64, Port triggeringc, Maximum port triggering rule : 32, DMZ, DDNS, NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay.
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- Connector Type : USB.Antenna: External detachable antenna x 3. Internal antenna x 1..Memory : 256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM
- Dual-band (2.4 plus 5 GHz) AC2900 wireless router with the latest 802. 11AC MU-MIMO technology for data transfer speeds up to 2900 Mbps
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ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is a very popular option in the middle of the routers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Linksys EA7500 or Netgear Nighthawk AC2100 .
ASUS RT-AC68U AC1900 is $30.05 cheaper than the average router ($150).
Asus RT-AC86U is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 or Asus CM-32 .
Asus RT-AC86U is $89.99 more expensive than an average router ($150).