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ASUS RT AX86U Pro Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£220Avg. price in US:~$250Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:5700 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS RT AX86U Pro Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

90%

8.7

Technical Score

10%

8.7

User score

★Better than 97% of routers
8.7

Technical Score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

26%

8.6

Wireless

20%

7.2

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

8.8

Management

★Better than 97% of routers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
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â–²Better than 81% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro is a high-performance AX5700 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router featuring a 2.0GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 256MB of flash memory. It delivers wireless speeds up to 4804 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 861 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, supported by 160MHz channel bandwidth and 4x4 MU-MIMO technology. Key characteristics include a dedicated 2.5G multi-gigabit WAN/LAN port, a gaming port that prioritizes wired traffic, and ASUS AiProtection Pro for lifetime security. Main pros include exceptional throughput, low-latency mobile gaming modes, and AiMesh compatibility for expandable coverage; however, its upright design is not wall-mountable, it lacks Wi-Fi 6E support, and the interface can be complex for casual users.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS RT AX86U Pro

Technical Score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

26%

8.6

Wireless

20%

7.2

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

8.8

Management

8.7
ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a technical score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 97.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
(1269)
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4.5
(294)
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4.1
(106)
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4.4
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.7
ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a user score of 8.66 points, which is higher than that of 81.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 72.8% of products in this category.
8.4
ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 72.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.9
ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a value-for-money score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 97.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
5,700 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
5,700 Mbps
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 5,700 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 88% of routers and equal to 0.3% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 79.1% of routers and equal to 7.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
5
N. of LAN ports
5
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 5 LAN ports, which is more than 93.1% of routers and the same as 2.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 88% of models
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 7.9% of routers.
Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
2
N. of USB ports
2
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 79.2% of routers and the same as 20.6% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
ASUS Router app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Supports Guest Network Pro.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
★ Better than 92% of models
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 91.9% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
3
N. of external antennas
3
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 3 external antennas, which is more than 58.4% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
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ASUS RT AX86U Pro vs the average router

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  • 3.86x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,700 Mbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5700 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,700 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (5 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 13.7% better value for money
    ASUS RT AX86U Pro has better value for money than the average router (8.89 vs 7.8).
    8.89 vs 7.82
  • 8.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    ASUS RT AX86U Pro
    the average router
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    ASUS RT AX86U Pro has a higher user score than the average router (8.66 vs 8.000).
    8.66 vs 8
  • 3.86x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    5,700 Mbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (5700 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    5,700 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    7
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (7 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    7 vs 3
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 285,012 more NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    300,000
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 14,988
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 more LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (5 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 1 more USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    2
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2 GHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2015
  • 1 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    1
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (1 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    1 vs 0
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 2.44x more expensive
    ASUS RT AX86U Pro is more expensive than the average router (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • 55 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (100 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    100 mm vs 45 mm
  • 116.5 mm higher height
    Height
    164 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (164 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    164 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 85.1% heavier weight
    Weight
    814.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (814.5 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    814.5 g vs 440 g
  • 2.44x more expensive
    ASUS RT AX86U Pro is more expensive than the average router (£220 vs £90).
    £220 vs £90
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 55 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (100 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    100 mm vs 45 mm
  • 116.5 mm higher height
    Height
    164 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (164 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    164 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 85.1% heavier weight
    Weight
    814.5 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <200 g – >1.2k g
    This router is heavier than the average router (814.5 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    814.5 g vs 440 g

Graphic comparison of ASUS RT AX86U Pro and other routers

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
1269 Reviews
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4.5
294 Reviews
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4.1
106 Reviews
United States
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4.4
1299 Reviews
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4.3
92 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS RT AX86U Pro?

  • Exceptional low-latency performance, making it a top choice for gaming
  • High-speed 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port for multi-gig internet or NAS setups
  • Feature-rich mobile app and web interface for advanced customization
  • Reliable AiMesh support for expanding coverage with other Asus routers
  • Strong security features including AiProtection Pro (no subscription required)
  • Significant hardware upgrade over the standard RT-AX86U with a faster quad-core processor
  • Effective 5GHz range that covers apartments and mid-sized homes well

What customers dislike about ASUS RT AX86U Pro?

  • Vertical-only design cannot be wall-mounted and requires dedicated shelf space
  • Lacks support for the newer Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) or Wi-Fi 7 standards
  • Performance can drop off linearly at extreme distances in multi-level homes
  • High price point compared to newer entry-level Wi-Fi 6 alternatives
  • Some users report the front-facing status LEDs can be overly bright or distracting
  • File transfer speeds via the USB 3.0 port are good but not class-leading

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jayceooi.com
24/06/2025
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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro In-Depth Review - The Best Gaming Router is even Better now!!!
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mezha.ua
25/04/2023
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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro gaming router review - Межа
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broadbandnow.com
19/02/2026
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Asus RT-AX86U Pro Router, Tested and Reviewed(www.techgearlab.com) | December 19, 2025 | Asus RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Review
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techgearlab.com
19/12/2025
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Asus RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Review | Tested
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rtings.com
22/07/2024
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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Router Review - RTINGS.com

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