SeekerAsus RT-AX86U
Asus’ entry-level gaming router gets the essentials right, with a combination of gaming-centric features in a compact shell. But unless you need a small footprint or dual USB, there are better options available for less.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- 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 or 12 V with max.3 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current.
- Mobile Game Mode - Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
- True 2 Gbps wired and wireless speeds - Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and WiFi 6
- Commercial-grade Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
- Easy Extendable Network – Enjoy seamless roaming with rich, advanced features by adding any AiMesh-compatible router.
PROS
+ Compact size
+ Dual USB ports
+ Dedicated gaming port
+ Adaptive QoS settings
CONS
- Lacks RGB
- Dual band only
- Gaming port performance is unimpressive
- 2.4 GHz throughput unexceptional
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on January 05, 2021
Asus’ entry-level gaming router gets the essentials right, with a combination of gaming-centric features in a compact shell. But unless you need a small footprint or dual USB, there are better options available for less.
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By Tom's Guide on May 03, 2021
Equal parts high-performance router and gamer’s helper, the Asus RT-AX86U starts with excellent performance and adds configuration customization options, port aggregation and but top-shelf security against hackers. It’s a bargain for gamers and could be their best friend online.
90
By TechRadar on August 21, 2020
The Asus RT-AX86U provides great Wi-Fi 6 performance, with many features that will appeal to hard-core gamers. However, it’s versatile enough to appeal to other users too, offering good range and signal strength, and an impressive set of security features and parental controls.
100