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Amazon eero 6+ vs ASUS RT-AX86U: Comparison

Amazon eero 6+ and ASUS RT-AX86U differ on wifi standard: Amazon eero 6+ at WiFi 6, ASUS RT-AX86U at WiFi 6 (802.11ax).

Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
AmazonAmazon eero 6+
ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port)
ASUSASUS RT-AX86U

Specs

Specification
Amazon eero 6+ (WiFi 6/Mesh System/4,500 sq ft 3-Pack/$299.99/Gigabit Coverage)
Amazon eero 6+
ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port)
ASUS RT-AX86U
WiFi StandardWiFi 6WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
BrandAmazon (eero)ASUS
Router TypeMesh SystemGaming
Band ConfigurationDual-BandDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Special Featureseero app setup, seamless node handoffMobile Game Mode, AiProtection Pro, WTFast GPN, AiMesh support

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.

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