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ASUS RT-AC68U vs D-Link COVR-X1870: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC68U and D-Link COVR-X1870 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC68U at AC1900, D-Link COVR-X1870 at AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps combined), which puts ASUS RT-AC68U ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Speed Class | AC1900 | AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps combined) |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | Native COVR mesh, seamless roaming |
Verdict
ASUS RT-AC68U
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A decade-old design kept alive by mature firmware and AiMesh support.
D-Link COVR-X1870
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
An affordable entry into WiFi 6 mesh, adequate for typical households but outclassed on throughput by tri-band competitors.