Performance
I have a 1000 Mbps internet connection at home (lucky me) … so when I did quick speed test, I managed to get an impressive download speed of 949.48 Mbps, and an upload speed of 922.44 Mbps.
Windows Connection Status
Here we have the status of the 2.5GB Ethernet and Wifi 6 connection, and both looks good. I was surprised by the speed of the Wifi 6e … at 1.7 Gbps! Now that’s impressive!
Verdict and Conclusion
To say I’m impressed with this router is an understatement. In terms of price and performance, the Asus RT-AX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router is one of the best performing and feature-packed routers out there. Period.
I’ve seen Asus’s higher models such as the ASUS ROG GT-AX11000 Tri-band WiFi or the ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, that offer a large coverage area using more powerful antennas, but they tend to cost a lot more, a lot more.
The Asus RT-AX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router currently costs around $329 or less, and at this price, it’s affordably attractive for both the hardcore gamer or enthusiast user.
The admin menu is so intuitive and easy to use, I managed to configure the router in minutes. What’s more, I love all the extra features that’s been designed and optimized for gamers, content creators and network power users.
And finally, it works (yes I’ve tested it) with Killer’s DoubleShot Pro feature which allows users to use of both the Killer Wireless, and Killer Ethernet interfaces on their motherboards at the same time. This can give the users a maximum throughput of up to 4.9 Gbps. You can check out the full article and video on how to use the Killer ‘Double Shot Pro’ feature using ASRock Motherboards.
You can buy the Asus RT-AX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router for around USD $329 from Amazon – https://amzn.to/3puUh6N
Pros:
- Speeds of up to 5700 Mbp
- WiFi 6e support
- ASUS AiProtection, AiMesh WiFi support
- 2.5G LAN Port
- Gaming Port
- WPA3 security
- 160MHz channel bandwidth
- Works with Killer DoubleShot Pro
Cons:
- Expensive
Final Words:
If you’re after a fast Wifi 6 (e) gaming router that feature a 2.5GB LAN port … then the Asus RT-AX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router is the one to go for. It’s attractively priced and comes packed with a ton of features that’s perfect for gamers, enthusiasts, content creators and network power users alike.
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