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ASUS RT-AC86U vs TP-Link Deco XE75: Comparison
ASUS RT-AC86U and TP-Link Deco XE75 differ on speed class: ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), TP-Link Deco XE75 at AXE5400, which puts TP-Link Deco XE75 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 (incl. 6GHz) |
| Speed Class | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) | AXE5400 |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh compatible | Native |
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.
TP-Link Deco XE75
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The value route into 6GHz mesh, with a clean dedicated backhaul band and TP-Link's simple Deco app.