ASUS RT-BE86U
Wifi Routers

RT-BE86U

ASUS

Released Nov 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Apr 13, 2026

ASUS RT-BE86U Dual band WiFi 7 Router in the Wifi Routers category. The ASUS RT-BE86U scores 73/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the wifi routers category. Coverage includes reviews from Technicallyjeff, Pcmag, and Tomshardware.

Critic Score

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73

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Low price(2)

Cons

  • 6ghz band(2)

3 Expert Reviews

85
Independent publication01/2025

The ASUS RT-BE86U WiFi 7 router stands out as a compelling choice for those looking to adopt WiFi 7 technology in an affordable dual-band form factor.

70
Major publication12/2024

The Asus RT-BE86U is a dual-band wireless router that uses multi-gig connectivity to deliver solid throughput performance, but its lack of some key Wi-F7 technologies may discourage early adopters.

65
Major publication11/2024

The Asus RT-BE86U brings a wealth of software features and strong 5 GHz performance.

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