Name: Asus RT-AX86U
Brand: Asus
SKU: 7665930a-d4cc-46f6-817e-f50df0e4fe8e
Price: 292.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.2 (2972 reviews)

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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 con... more

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Experts recommend Asus RT-AX86U more than Asus RT-AX88U

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Asus RT-AX86U over Asus RT-AX88U, but both Routers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Asus RT-AX86U received 1 recommendation: from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022). Asus RT-AX88U was also endorsed 1 times: by Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022). However, experts generally ranked Asus RT-AX88U lower than Asus RT-AX86U in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Laptop Mag	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter	How To Geek	T3	PCMag	Digital Trends	TechRadar	Business Insider	Lifewire
31	N/A	$293	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
54	N/A	Check price	Asus RT-AX88U The Asus RT-AX88U router is a powerful and reliable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with advanced security features, 8 Gigabit LAN ports, and a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent option for households with multiple smart home devices or IoT devices.	9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 12 Apr 2022

Laptop Mag ranked Asus RT-AX86U as #4 and Asus RT-AX88U as #9

Rank	Router	Comment
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#4 out of 9	Asus RT-AX86U	Best Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers
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#9 out of 9	Asus RT-AX88U	Best future-proof Wi-Fi 6 router

Source: www.laptopmag.com

After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Asus RT-AX86U outranks Asus RT-AX88U. This is not to say that Asus RT-AX88U is a bad option. Like Asus RT-AX86U, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Asus RT-AX86U nor Asus RT-AX88U were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Router	Laptop Mag	Tom's Guide	Wirecutter	How To Geek	T3	PCMag	Digital Trends	TechRadar	Business Insider	Lifewire
1	-	$1500	Netgear Orbi 970	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
2	-	$330	Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with excellent speed and range, advanced features such as parental controls and QoS settings, and easy setup and management through a mobile app.	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	1	-	-
3	-	$300	Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6E standards, offering top speeds of up to 11,000 Mbps, and is ideal for users who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming and gaming.	-	6	-	-	8	-	-	-	3	-
4	-	$96	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.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
5	-	$44	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.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
6	-	$160	Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 The Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR1000 router is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 router with a maximum speed of 5.4Gbps, suitable for large households or small offices with multiple devices, and comes with Netgear Armor for all-encompassing anti-virus, anti-malware, and data protection.	-	-	-	-	2	-	5	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 router is a high-speed, Wi-Fi 6 router with Tri-Band Wi-Fi, Ultra Connectivity, Maximized Coverage, and TP-Link HomeShield security features, making it a reliable and versatile choice for any home or office.	-	-	-	-	5	-	2	-	-	-
8	-	$200	Google Nest WiFi Pro The Google Nest WiFi Pro router is highly praised for its speed, performance, range, features, security, ease of use, and compatibility with smart home devices, making it a top choice for streaming, gaming, and providing reliable Wi-Fi coverage in both homes and office spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	4	-	-
17	-	$59	TP-Link Archer AX10 The TP-Link Archer AX10 router is a dual-band AX1500 router that offers good speed and performance for streaming and gaming, with improved wireless connection and increased transfer speeds for reduced lag and latency, making it suitable for large homes or office spaces with many users and devices.	-	-	-	-	-	4	4	-	-	-
18	-	$110	TP-Link Deco X20	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [22]

84

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 12
without a score: 10

Highest score by TechRadar	100
Average score based on 22 reviews	84
Lowest score by Tom's Hardware	60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [20]

88

Total expert reviews: 20

with a score: 14
without a score: 6

Highest score by Expert Reviews	100
Average score based on 20 reviews	88
Lowest score by routerchart.com	60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

New-generation WiFi 6 - Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to 5700 Mbps with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels.Power Supply : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current. Antenna : External antenna x 3, Internal PCB antenna x 1.
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From Seller:

Next gen Wi-Fi standard 802.11Ax Wi-Fi standard for better efficiency and throughput; ultrafast Wi-Fi speed 6000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed to handle even the busiest network with ease.Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current.
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