Neither Asus RT-AC86U nor Google WiFi were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements , however neither Asus RT-AC86U nor Google WiFi 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 | $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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $55 | Google WiFi | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Google WiFi 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.
Google WiFi
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Google WiFi, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Asus RT-AC86U.
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 WiFi receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Asus RT-AC86U |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Google WiFi |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Router |
Google WiFi is more popular than Asus RT-AC86U
It's fairly safe to say that Google WiFi is a more popular router than Asus RT-AC86U, based on its 7,000+ 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-AC86U and Google WiFi | |||||
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Google Nest WiFi | $50 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 | $525 |
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 | ||
TP-Link Archer AX10 | $63 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 | $289 | 2 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 | $50 | 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: 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:
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0-20 |
- 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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- Google Wifi is a scalable, flexible mesh Wifi system that blankets your home in reliable coverage and keeps buffering at bay; 1 Google Wifi point replaces your router and additional points expand your network to keep the connection fast in every room1:
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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 WiFi is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as D-Link Covr-C1203 or Netgear Orbi AC1200 .
Google WiFi is $95.05 less expensive than an average router ($150).