Experts recommend TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 more than Asus RT-AX86U
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 over Asus RT-AX86U, but both Routers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 received 2 recommendations: from T3 (29 Feb 2024) and Digital Trends (5 Sep 2023). By contrast, Asus RT-AX86U received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (12 Apr 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Router | Laptop Mag  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | How To Geek  | T3  | PCMag  | Digital Trends  | TechRadar  | Business Insider  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 12 Apr 2022 Laptop Mag ranked Asus RT-AX86U as #4
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Asus RT-AX86U Best Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 29 Feb 2024 T3 ranked TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 as #5
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 10 TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 A mid-range wireless router with loads of smart features... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 5 Sep 2023 Digital Trends ranked TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 as #2
Rank Router Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 The best high-performance router... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
After counting and adding up the 70 expert endorsements of the January rankings, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 outranks Asus RT-AX86U. This is not to say that Asus RT-AX86U is a bad option. Like TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, TP-Link Archer AX6600 AX90 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Asus RT-AX86U is not.
| 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [22]
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 [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by cybershack.com.au | 94 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by T3 | 80 |
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:
- Faster AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi - 4804 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- Ultra Connectivity - 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 1× 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 3× Gigabit LAN ports and two USB ports ensure max flexibility and boosted throughput; The 2.5 Gbps WAN or LAN port and 1 Gbps WAN, LAN port cannot be used as the WAN port at the same time
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