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Amazon eero Pro 6E vs ASUS RT-AC86U: Comparison
Amazon eero Pro 6E and ASUS RT-AC86U differ on speed class: Amazon eero Pro 6E at AXE5400, ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), which puts Amazon eero Pro 6E ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 1x 2.5GbE + 1x 1GbE, both auto-sensing WAN/LAN | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0 |
| Speed Class | AXE5400 | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) |
Verdict
Amazon eero Pro 6E
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Simple, well-covered WiFi 6E mesh with a Zigbee hub in every unit, at the cost of advanced configuration.
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.