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Amazon eero 6+ vs ASUS RT-AC86U: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and ASUS RT-AC86U differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero 6+ at WiFi 6 (802.11ax), ASUS RT-AC86U at WiFi 5 (802.11ac).

Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
AmazonAmazon eero 6+
ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUSASUS RT-AC86U

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUS RT-AC86U
WiFi StandardWiFi 6 (802.11ax)WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
Router TypeMesh SystemStandalone Router
Band ConfigurationDual-BandDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Coverage Area4500 sq ft2500
Wired Ports2x 1GbE auto-sensing WAN/LAN per unit4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0
Special Featureseero app setup, seamless node handoff1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro security

Verdict

Amazon eero 6+

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong gigabit mesh coverage for the money, as long as WiFi 6 is enough for the household.

ASUS RT-AC86U

7 / 10 Expert Rating

An aging but still-capable gaming router whose strong processor and AiMesh support keep it relevant well past most WiFi 5 routers' shelf life.

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