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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro — Wi-Fi 6 · AX5700
ASUS

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Wi-Fi 6 · AX5700

88
/ 100
From $279
VS
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro wins by 3
eero Pro 6E — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400
Amazon

eero Pro 6E

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE5400

85
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro lands at 88 and eero Pro 6E at 85. That puts ASUS RT-AX86U Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS RT-AX86U Pro if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick eero Pro 6E if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Compared on the throughput sub-score

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro leads on throughput (88 vs 85).

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro leads on features (86 vs 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro 88
vs
85 eero Pro 6E

Score breakdown

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
88
throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
eero Pro 6E
85
throughput 85
range 86
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro versus eero Pro 6E — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS RT-AX86U Pro eero Pro 6E
Standard
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Throughput
▲ AX5700
AXE5400

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

eero Pro 6E

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

FAQ: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro vs eero Pro 6E

Which is better, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or eero Pro 6E? +

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS RT-AX86U Pro worth the price? +

At $279, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.

Is eero Pro 6E worth the price? +

At $299, eero Pro 6E delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in range.

Does ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or eero Pro 6E last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or eero Pro 6E? +

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro — leads on throughput (88 vs 85). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or eero Pro 6E? +

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro — leads on features (86 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.