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ASUS RT-AC86U vs D-Link DIR-X5460: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC86U and D-Link DIR-X5460 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), D-Link DIR-X5460 at AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined), which puts D-Link DIR-X5460 ahead on that measure. They match on router type, band configuration and coverage area.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Coverage Area | 2500 | 2500 |
| Wired Ports | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0 | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN |
| Special Features | 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro security | D-Link EXO smart app, WPA3 security, voice control via Alexa/Google Assistant |
| Speed Class | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) | AX5400 (up to 5.4Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | MU-MIMO | Yes |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh compatible | Not mesh-capable |
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.
D-Link DIR-X5460
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent, value-priced AX5400 router that covers the basics without much extra polish.