ASUS RT-BE86U vs …
Every wi-fi routers worth comparing against the ASUS RT-BE86U — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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ASUS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94
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ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
93
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max
92
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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ASUS
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
91
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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NETGEAR
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE95
91
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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ASUS
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10
91
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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NETGEAR
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE95
91
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Amazon
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
90
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Firewalla
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
90
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Cheaper alternatives
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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ASUS
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
88
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Dream Router
88
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Google
Google Nest Wifi Pro
82
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Budget alternatives (≤70% of price)
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti Dream Router
88
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
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ASUS
ASUS RT-BE86U
88
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Google
Google Nest Wifi Pro
82
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Frequently asked
What's better than the ASUS RT-BE86U? +
Higher-scoring wi-fi routers include ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98, ASUS RT-BE96U, Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max. Each scores above the ASUS RT-BE86U's 88/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the ASUS RT-BE86U? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include ASUS RT-AX86U Pro, Ubiquiti Dream Router, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the ASUS RT-BE86U's $299 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the ASUS RT-BE86U? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are ASUS ZenWiFi BT10, NETGEAR Orbi 970, TP-Link Deco BE95. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.