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Experts prefer Google Nest WiFi over Asus RT-AC86U

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements .

Currently, Google Nest WiFi received 3 endorsements from Business Insider (18 Apr 2022), TechRadar (23 May 2023) and Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022). Meanwhile, Asus RT-AC86U did not receive any endorsements this month.

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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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.
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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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Endorsement summary:

  • On 18 Apr 2022 Business Insider ranked Google Nest WiFi as #5
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    #5 out of 5 Google Nest WiFi
    Best budget mesh
  • On 23 May 2023 TechRadar ranked Google Nest WiFi as #4
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    #4 out of 10 Google Nest WiFi
    The best mesh router if you want something affordable
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  • On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Google Nest WiFi as #2
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    #2 out of 9 Google Nest WiFi
    Best mesh Wi-Fi router system for most people
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Customers like Asus RT-AC86U somewhat 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
Google Nest WiFi
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
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 Google Nest WiFi.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling router receives a consumer score of 7.8 (good). Both Asus RT-AC86U and Google Nest WiFi receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Asus RT-AC86U
In comparison:
Asus RT-AC86U ranks #35 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
Google Nest WiFi
In comparison:
Google Nest WiFi ranks #45 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.4
Great
Median best-selling Router
In comparison:
TP-Link Archer AX50 ranks #80 out of 158.
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7.8
Good





Google Nest WiFi is more popular than Asus RT-AC86U

It's fairly safe to say that Google Nest WiFi 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

Customers who view Asus RT-AC86U and Google Nest WiFi often consider Google WiFi, a pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Asus RT-AC86U and Google Nest WiFi
Google WiFi $55
In comparison:
Google WiFi ranks #5 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations Better Reviews
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 $491
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 ranks #59 out of 158. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.3
Great
3 expert recommendations
Linksys EA6350 $35
In comparison:
Linksys EA6350 ranks #71 out of 158.
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8.0
Great
No expert recommendations Cheaper
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 $289
In comparison:
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 ranks #109 out of 158.
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7.1
Good
2 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Google Nest WiFi is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Asus RT-AC86U is not.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

86
Total 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

Expert reviews [39]

78
Total expert reviews: 39
  • with a score: 13
  • without a score: 26
Highest score by Tom's Guide
90
Average score based on 39 reviews
78
Lowest score by WIRED
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • 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
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • This product includes 2 router units..Battery Cell Composition: ‎Lithium Ion
  • Nest Wifi is a scalable and flexible Wi-Fi system. These Nest Wifi devices work together to blanket your whole home in fast, reliable Wi-Fi and eliminate buffering in every room – with coverage up to 4400 square feet.[1]
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Asus RT-AC86U.
Google Nest Wifi Review - 6 Months Later
Very popular! 416K views!
Play video review
Google Nest WiFi | Setup & Review
Review by Tech Spurt
Very popular! 328K views!
Play video review
Google Nest Wifi Unboxing and Setup!
Review by Tim Schofield
Very popular! 270K views!
Play video review
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0352937470037, 0696613512100, 0889349624609, 0889349663417, 4058154234167, 4712900624601, 4712900663402, 4712900663457, 4712900663501, 4712900990553
UPC Numbers: 352937470037, 696613512100, 889349624609, 889349663417
Model Numbers: 90IG0401-BM3000, RT-AC86U
EAN Numbers: 0193575001593, 0193575001968, 0193575002149, 0193575004662, 0683193540920
UPC Numbers: 193575001593, 193575001968, 193575002149, 193575004662, 683193540920
Model Numbers: AC2200, GA00595-CA, GA00595-GB, GA00595-US, GA00822-US, GA01144-US
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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).

Google Nest WiFi is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Linksys EA6350 or Linksys AC1600 EA6400 .

Google Nest WiFi is $114 cheaper than the average router ($150).

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