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ASUS RT-AC86U vs MSI Roamii BE Pro: Comparison

ASUS RT-AC86U and MSI Roamii BE Pro differ on wifi standard: ASUS RT-AC86U at WiFi 5 (802.11ac), MSI Roamii BE Pro at WiFi 7.

ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUSASUS RT-AC86U
MSI Roamii BE Pro (WiFi 7/Tri-Band Mesh System/~$300 2-Pack/No Subscription Fees)
MSIMSI Roamii BE Pro

Specs

Specification
ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUS RT-AC86U
MSI Roamii BE Pro (WiFi 7/Tri-Band Mesh System/~$300 2-Pack/No Subscription Fees)
MSI Roamii BE Pro
WiFi StandardWiFi 5 (802.11ac)WiFi 7
Router TypeStandalone RouterMesh System
Band ConfigurationDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)Tri-Band

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.

MSI Roamii BE Pro

8.5 / 10 Expert Rating

The best budget WiFi 7 mesh available right now, with brand track record as the only real reservation.

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