ASUS
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
Wi-Fi 6 · AX5700
88
/ 100
From $279
VS
TP-Link Deco BE95 wins by 3
TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE95
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN
91
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
TP-Link Deco BE95 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro lands at 88 and TP-Link Deco BE95 at 91. That puts TP-Link Deco BE95 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 TP-Link Deco BE95 if…
- ✓Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- ✓10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- ✓Mesh-ready out of the box
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro 88
vs 91 TP-Link Deco BE95
Score breakdown
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
88 throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
ease 0
TP-Link Deco BE95
91 throughput 96
range 92
features 96
value 0
ease 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS RT-AX86U Pro | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band |
| Throughput | AX5700 | — |
| Total bandwidth | — | 33000 Mbps |
| WAN | — | 10 GbE |
| LAN | — | 4× 2.5 GbE per node |
| Coverage | — | ~3500 sq ft per node |
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
TP-Link Deco BE95
Pros
- +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- +10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- +Mesh-ready out of the box
Cons
- −Premium pricing per node
- −TP-Link cloud account required for some features
- −Bulky
FAQ: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro vs TP-Link Deco BE95
Which is better, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or TP-Link Deco BE95? +
TP-Link Deco BE95 scores 91 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 TP-Link Deco BE95 worth the price? +
At $1,199, TP-Link Deco BE95 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or TP-Link Deco BE95 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.