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ASUS RT-AC86U vs ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC86U and ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 at AXE11000, which puts ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) | Tri-Band |
| Special Features | 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro security | AiMesh 2.0, AiProtection Pro, dedicated 6GHz backhaul band |
| Speed Class | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) | AXE11000 |
Verdict
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.