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ASUS RT-AC86U vs TP-Link Deco XE200: Comparison

ASUS RT-AC86U and TP-Link Deco XE200 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), TP-Link Deco XE200 at AXE16000, which puts TP-Link Deco XE200 ahead on that measure.

ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUSASUS RT-AC86U
TP-Link Deco XE200 (WiFi 6E/Mesh System/Tri-Band AXE16000/Multi-Gig)
TP-LinkTP-Link Deco XE200

Specs

Specification
ASUS RT-AC86U (WiFi 5/Standalone Router/Dual-Band AC2900/Gaming Enthusiast Classic)
ASUS RT-AC86U
TP-Link Deco XE200 (WiFi 6E/Mesh System/Tri-Band AXE16000/Multi-Gig)
TP-Link Deco XE200
WiFi StandardWiFi 5 (802.11ac)WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Router TypeStandalone RouterMesh System
Band ConfigurationDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)Tri-Band
Special Features1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro securityHomeShield security, dedicated 6GHz backhaul, high-density antenna array
Speed ClassAC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined)AXE16000

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.

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