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ASUS RT-AC86U vs Synology RT2600ac: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC86U and Synology RT2600ac differ on coverage area: ASUS RT-AC86U at 2500, Synology RT2600ac at 2000, which puts ASUS RT-AC86U ahead on that measure. They match on wifi standard and router type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Standalone Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) | Dual-Band (1x 5GHz, 1x 2.4GHz, quad-stream 4x4) |
| Coverage Area | 2500 | 2000 |
| Special Features | 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro security | Synology Router Manager (SRM) OS, SafeAccess parental controls, Download Station, Threat Prevention |
| Speed Class | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) | AC2600 (1733+800Mbps combined) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS RT-AC86U | Synology RT2600ac |
|---|---|---|
| Synology | View on Synology | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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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.