ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
Wi-Fi 7 · 9.4 Gbps · Dual 2.5G WAN
88
/ 100
From $299
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-BE86U 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-BE86U if…
- ✓Sub-$300 Wi-Fi 7 router
- ✓Dual 2.5 GbE WAN with link aggregation
- ✓AiMesh + AiProtection Pro
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-BE86U 88
vs 91 TP-Link Deco BE95
Score breakdown
ASUS RT-BE86U
88 throughput 88
range 88
features 90
ease 88
TP-Link Deco BE95
91 throughput 96
range 92
features 96
ease 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE86U | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band 4x4 | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band |
| Total bandwidth | 9400 Mbps | ▲ 33000 Mbps |
| WAN | 2× 2.5 GbE | 10 GbE |
| LAN | 4× 1 GbE | 4× 2.5 GbE per node |
| USB | 1× USB 3.2 | — |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft | ~3500 sq ft per node |
ASUS RT-BE86U
Pros
- +Sub-$300 Wi-Fi 7 router
- +Dual 2.5 GbE WAN with link aggregation
- +AiMesh + AiProtection Pro
Cons
- −Tri-band only (no 6 GHz dedicated)
- −No 10G WAN
- −Plastic chassis
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-BE86U vs TP-Link Deco BE95
Which is better, ASUS RT-BE86U 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-BE86U worth the price? +
At $299, ASUS RT-BE86U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in features.
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-BE86U 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.