Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Asus RT-AC86U Wireless AC 2900Mbps Gigabit Router and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus RT-AC86U Wireless AC 2900Mbps Gigabit Router.
December 2017
(86%)
73 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
541 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Four stream 5 GHz radio
Full complement of ASUSWRT features
Strong wired routing performance
Solid throughput performance
MU-MIMO streaming
Excellent prioritization controls
Built-in network protection
Robust features and management settings
Excellent long-distance performance
Gaming and security optimizations
Excellent customizability
Built-in stand
You can customize just about every setting and the 5GHz speeds are amazing. It also has gaming-centric features
Security for your entire home and USB 3.1 Gen 1 for fast network storage and printing
5GHz quad stream gaming router
High coverage area and AiProtection network security
2900 Mbps data transfer speed
Allows The Repurposing Of Older Routers
Can Be Used In Multiple Configurations
Decent Wireless Performance
In Case Of A Tri-Band System
It Uses A 5GHz Radio For Backhaul
Ethernet Backhaul
Great Wireless Performance
Lots Of Advanced Features
AiMesh Compatible
Well-Designed Mobile App
Browser-Based Interface
The editors didn't like
Storage sharing didn't work
Auto 20/40 in 2.4 GHz could cause connection drops
Middling file-transfer speeds
Vertical mount only
Mediocre throughput close to clients
Need to set up router with connected browser
Slightly expensive
You can only use the app while you're connected to your home network
And the physical router has to stand upright with no wall mount option. It's only dual-band
So it lacks an extra 5GHz band to alleviate network congestion
2.4GHz wireless band not so great
Setting It Up Can Be Very Simple And Quick Or a Bit More Difficult Depending On The Used Routers
5GHz quad stream gaming router, High coverage area and AiProtection network security, 2900 Mbps data transfer speed
2.4GHz wireless band not so great,
We conclude this router review by talking about the pros and cons. The Asus RT-AC86U is a great router for online gamers thanks to the 5GHz quad stream technology, 2900 Mbps transfer speeds, the high coverage area, and security features. However, the 2.4G...
Published: 2019-02-07, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
Excellent long-distance performance, Gaming and security optimizations, Excellent customizability, Built-in stand
Mediocre throughput close to clients, Need to set up router with connected browser, Slightly expensive
It may not set speed records, but Asus' $170 RT-AC86U is a reliable, competent router that does extremely well at long distances where competitors fall short. It combines security and gaming enhancements with excellent customizability and a built-in stand...
Published: 2018-05-30, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
Allows The Repurposing Of Older Routers, Can Be Used In Multiple Configurations, Decent Wireless Performance, In Case Of A Tri-Band System, It Uses A 5GHz Radio For Backhaul, Ethernet Backhaul
Setting It Up Can Be Very Simple And Quick Or a Bit More Difficult Depending On The Used Routers, The Software Is Still Not Mature Enough
I did find it strange that Asus would develop and release the AiMesh when it had the tri-band Lyra system already available, but I do have to admit that the AiMesh has been a lot more efficient and I appreciate the fact that Asus decided to use pre-existi...
Published: 2018-01-10, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Solid throughput performance, MU-MIMO streaming, Excellent prioritization controls, Built-in network protection, Robust features and management settings,
Middling file-transfer speeds, Vertical mount only
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...
Published: 2017-12-23, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
You can customize just about every setting and the 5GHz speeds are amazing. It also has gaming-centric features, security for your entire home and USB 3.1 Gen 1 for fast network storage and printing
You can only use the app while you're connected to your home network, and the physical router has to stand upright with no wall mount option. It's only dual-band, so it lacks an extra 5GHz band to alleviate network congestion
At $200, the Asus RT-AC86U is one of the best all-around routers. It has all the latest features, including extra security for all of your devices. This router should maximize your bandwidth and keep your home network running smoothly...
Four stream 5 GHz radio, Full complement of ASUSWRT features, Strong wired routing performance
Storage sharing didn't work, Auto 20/40 in 2.4 GHz could cause connection drops
The ASUS RT-AC68U/NETGEAR R7000 "First Look" review has been in the top-five most read articles every week since it was published in October 2013 (!), an eternity in the Wi-Fi router biz. So the question is, is the AC86U (and NETGEAR R7000P) likely to now...
Great throughput performance, User interface was very easy to use and thought out, VPN server and client for cutting-edge security, Easy set up, AiMesh support
No support for VPN Fusion
What can I say about this router but damn, it was way better than I expected! I have used a lot of routers both wireless and wired and both for home and commercial use. As a network security engineer, I look at a device like this from many angles both in...
ASUS has a gem of a router with the RT-AC86U, like I mentioned earlier in the article I used this solution for nearly two months in my home network and it's perhaps the most solid platform I've ever used.To me that says a lot, because every solution that...
You can customize just about every setting and the 5GHz speeds are amazing. It also has gaming-centric features, security for your entire home and USB 3.1 Gen 1 for fast network storage and printing
You can only use the app while you're connected to your home network, and the physical router has to stand upright with no wall mount option. It's only dual-band, so it lacks an extra 5GHz band to alleviate network congestion
At $200, the Asus RT-AC86U is one of the best all-around routers. It has all the latest features, including extra security for all of your devices. This router should maximize your bandwidth and keep your home network running smoothly...
