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Amazon eero Max 7 vs ASUS RT-AX86U Pro: Comparison
Amazon eero Max 7 and ASUS RT-AX86U Pro differ on wan port speed: Amazon eero Max 7 at 10GbE, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro at 2.5GbE, which puts Amazon eero Max 7 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | Amazon | ASUS |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Dual-Band |
| Device Type | Mesh System | Gaming Router |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 7 | WiFi 6 |
| Supports 6GHz | Yes | No |
| Spatial Streams Total | 10 | 7 |
| 5GHz Streams | 4 | 4 |
| WAN Port Speed | 10GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 10GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 4 ports | 1 ports |
| Mesh Ecosystem | Eero | AiMesh |
| Model | eero Max 7 | RT-AX86U Pro |
| Source URL | https://eero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7 | https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspec/ |
Verdict
Amazon eero Max 7
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The right flagship mesh upgrade for existing eero households — minimal app and eero Plus cost are the tradeoffs.
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The mid-range gaming pick, with console and mobile traffic prioritization plus a 2.5G port.