RT-AX86U Pro

"The Asus RT-AX88U is the best choice for a higher end router. It features next generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, and an impressive eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, which even supports link aggregation. Backing this up is the usual excellent AsusWRT interface, which allows granular control of every imaginable setting. "

"One of the fastest routers we've tested, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 offers lots of gamer-friendly features, copious I/O ports, and a slick management console that lets you optimize your network for lag-free gaming."

"The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features."

The ExpertWiFi may look like a conventional mesh Wi-Fi system. But its business-class app provides versatile networking features ideal for many small-to-medium businesses and public venues such as restaurants and hotels.

The ExpertWiFi may look like a conventional mesh Wi-Fi system. But its business-class app provides versatile networking features ideal for many small-to-medium businesses and public venues such as restaurants and hotels.

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This year marks the 10th consecutive year that ASUS has won Readers’ Choice Best Wireless Networking Brand. And they’ve managed to increase their lead from 33% for the 2022 Awards to 39% in 2023. It is a stronghold for ASUS as a consumer brand that focuses on performance and adoption of the latest standards, especially with their ROG line of gaming routers.

This year marks the 10th consecutive year that ASUS has won Readers’ Choice Best Wireless Networking Brand. And they’ve managed to increase their lead from 33% for the 2022 Awards to 39% in 2023. It is a stronghold for ASUS as a consumer brand that focuses on performance and adoption of the latest standards, especially with their ROG line of gaming routers.

This year marks the 10th consecutive year that ASUS has won Readers’ Choice Best Wireless Networking Brand. And they’ve managed to increase their lead from 33% for the 2022 Awards to 39% in 2023. It is a stronghold for ASUS as a consumer brand that focuses on performance and adoption of the latest standards, especially with their ROG line of gaming routers.

Today, they’re well known not just for superior wireless performance, but also as one of the few brands that continue to push the latest in standards, security, advanced user customisation and building a robust networking ecosystem through AiMesh functionality to enable compatible ASUS routers to work together in a single SSID.

ASUS’ popularity is most likely due to their focus on powerful hardware with cutting edge networking features across their Wi-Fi 6 range from the flagship ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 to the RT-AX86U.

With 29% of the votes this year, ASUS has now captured this Readers' Choice award for Best Wireless Networking Brand for seven straight years.

EHA 2023 Reader Awards

Hardware Info Community Awards 2019

Meet ASUS RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router. Excellent build quality with sturdy plastic housing. Powerful 2.0 GHz quad-core processor and ultra-wide coverage with AiMesh. Comes with 4×4 5G connection with 160 MHz bandwidth. Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience. Enhanced Network Security with AiProtection Pro. 2.5G LAN, WAN, 4 Gigabit LAN with link aggregation and USB 3.0 port for all your devices…

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Elegant and luxurious for connection speed With a WAN port that can use either a 2.5G port or a regular 1G port to provide high-speed internet over 1 Gbps, there is plenty of room for data transmission.

Elegant and luxurious for connection speed With a WAN port that can use either a 2.5G port or a regular 1G port to provide high-speed internet over 1 Gbps, there is plenty of room for data transmission.

Elegant and luxurious for connection speed With a WAN port that can use either a 2.5G port or a regular 1G port to provide high-speed internet over 1 Gbps, there is plenty of room for data transmission.

A mid-range router that offers excellent connectivity, easy setup, stable signal distribution, and mobile app support.

A mid-range router that offers excellent connectivity, easy setup, stable signal distribution, and mobile app support.

A mid-range router that offers excellent connectivity, easy setup, stable signal distribution, and mobile app support.

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro may well be that, providing not only really high speed and stable operation, but also offering a considerable number of additional functions. In any case, we cannot argue with the facts - our editorial office has never had such fast and functional devices. Therefore, when choosing a router and having a similar budget, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro should definitely not be overlooked.