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ASUS RT-BE86U — Wi-Fi 7 · 9.4 Gbps · Dual 2.5G WAN
ASUS

ASUS RT-BE86U

Wi-Fi 7 · 9.4 Gbps · Dual 2.5G WAN

88
/ 100
From $299
VS
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro wins by 2
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — Wi-Fi 6 · —
Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Wi-Fi 6 · —

90
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-BE86U lands at 88 and Ubiquiti UDM-Pro at 90. That puts Ubiquiti UDM-Pro ahead by 2 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro if…

  • Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • App-driven setup
  • Parental controls (brand-dependent)
ASUS RT-BE86U 88
vs
90 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Score breakdown

ASUS RT-BE86U
88
throughput 88
range 88
features 90
ease 88
value 0
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
90
throughput 90
range 86
features 88
ease 0
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS RT-BE86U versus Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS RT-BE86U Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 tri-band 4x4
Wi-Fi 6
Total bandwidth
9400 Mbps
WAN
2× 2.5 GbE
LAN
4× 1 GbE
USB
1× USB 3.2
Coverage
~3000 sq ft
Throughput

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

Ubiquiti UDM-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

FAQ: ASUS RT-BE86U vs Ubiquiti UDM-Pro

Which is better, ASUS RT-BE86U or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +

Ubiquiti UDM-Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro worth the price? +

At $379, Ubiquiti UDM-Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in throughput.

Does ASUS RT-BE86U or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro 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.