Customer Ratings & Reviews

This router is awesome. It reaches max speed within 10-15ft. Latency is great as well. I recommend this to anyone that wants great speed, distance, and latency.

My son saw an instant 30% Increase in frame rate on his favorite video game and I saw no warnings of weak signal from my exterior wifi cameras directly after install of this router. Very pleased with the results and purchase of this router.

Works great on my current WiFi. Once I can connect to fiber optics this router will handle the speed, no problem.

The products are incredible. I increase my speed and coverage on all my devices. 100% recommended. I am very satisfied.

Very nice Router, it works very well, love it.....

I had a previous version of this router and it wasn't able to keep up with my Iot devices. This handles the wifi 6 with all my devices and gave me a great speed booster over my old router. Very happy with my purchase!

Mainly use it gaming and web browsing and it’s great!

This router transmits wireless internet signal in both 2.4ghz and 5ghz.

Router works well once you get it set up the way you want it.

Trash router. Randomly disconnects and high ping spikes multiple times a day. When it does work it works great but that’s once in a blue moon. I’ve been arguing back and forth with the ISP and Asus but finding a solution feels impossible. To make matters worse my return date is expired and now I’m left with a useless router. This has to be my worst experience buying from Best Buy.

Asus very rude disrespectful hang up on you talk to you crazy Asus customer service is no help they do not help you with a product the way they help you fix stuff is just reset to factory default that do not help sometimes

Recently i got brand new equipment and, personally im though with dealing with netgear. My choice,so i asked someone at the store whats one of the best gaming routers out their? I took this home and im extremely pleased! No lag, high speed and beyond happy. Very easy set up, nice design and if you like me if you hate netgear support , this is a good replacement. Good warrenty, and high quailty !

Coming from a 2015 AC model Asus router, the AX-86U has been an incredible improvement. Range is better, throughput is better—everything is better. Before, I had one niche case where streaming games from my PC to a tablet had a slight stutter, and that is gone. While I'm not a true power user, the admin control and app are intuitive and easy for monitoring traffic, updating firmware, and applying custom settings.

The Asus RT-AX86U Pro has very good coverage and speed, particularly in the 5-GHZ range. We have a moderately sized house at 2200 square feet, and this Router covers the entire house with No Dead-Zones. Our Cable Plan is 500 M-bits, and on the 5-GHz band we reach 525 M-bits at 10 Ft. from the router on Wi-Fi 6 devices. We drop down to 350 M-bits at 20 Ft. with 2 walls, and 225 M-bits at 30 Ft. with 2 walls and a ceiling.. The 2.4 GHz Band is Not as fast, (which is to be expected), with speeds of 125 M-bits at 10 Ft. and 75 M-bits at 20 Ft, and 50 M-bits at 30 Ft. The Setup was fairly easy and intuitive, with plenty of Controls & Options to configure to your specific environment.. We are extremely pleased with this Router's Coverage, Performance, and Ease of Use. Highly Recommended.

Coming from an Asus RT-AC68U that was rock solid for the past 8 years, this model adds a significant speed and range improvement. With the router centrally located in a new 2800 sqft one level house with all interior walls insulated, Floor to ceiling cabinets, solid wood doors, quality windows and slider doors, stucco siding, I now have good signal on the patio whereas with the AC68U, signal was really spotty with frequent drops. It has the same top notch Asus interface and frequent firmware updates unlike Netgear and TP_link which stop providing firmware updates after 2-3 years, leaving the most important security device in your house vulnerable to hackers. On the negative side, it doesn't seem to be as stable as the AC68U, radios drop once in a while for a minute or two, hopefully these drops will be fixed in future firmware updates. Over all a great purchase, arguably the best bang for the buck router out there.

This router was very easy to set up. After hooking it up to the modem you will need to reset your modem. After the modem reboots, your WiFi will be ready to set up. This is a very fast router, and definitely prioritizes the 5gh channel. It has extreme range! I’ve never heard of a 5gh channel having this kind of range. It has an extensive user interface if you want to use the app or the web interface to control and monitor everything. This router is good at everything!

The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro is an excellent Wi-Fi 6 router, particularly for gamers and users demanding high performance. It builds upon the already solid RT-AX86U, offering improved speeds, stability, and a strong focus on gaming-specific features. Key highlights include: * Blazing Fast Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: It delivers exceptional throughput, especially on the 5GHz band, making the most of gigabit internet connections. * Gaming Optimization: Designed with gamers in mind, it provides low latency and features like Adaptive QoS and Gaming Port prioritization to ensure a smooth online gaming experience. * Robust Connectivity: With a 2.5G WAN/LAN port, four Gigabit LAN ports, and two USB 3.2 ports, it offers ample connectivity for both wired devices and network storage. * Easy Setup and Management: The ASUS Router app makes setup a breeze, and the web-based interface provides extensive customization options for advanced users. * AiMesh Compatibility: It supports ASUS's AiMesh system, allowing you to easily create a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi network by adding other compatible ASUS routers. * Solid Build and Design: The vertical design is space-saving and aesthetically pleasing, with good heat dissipation to maintain performance. * Comprehensive Security: It includes AIProtection Pro with free lifetime updates, offering robust security against online threats. While it's a step up in price from entry-level Wi-Fi 6 routers, the RT-AX86U Pro offers a compelling balance of performance, features, and value, making it a top contender for those seeking a high-end standalone router.

This is a great router so far. I havent had it very long but the setup was super easy and quick. Plus it has great range and you can add other extenders and boosters to form a nice mesh system with great square footage coverage. Very fast and im finally getting the speeds I pay for thru my internet provider. Gigabyte internet is great espesially when thats what youve been paying for for a while but never came close with my old setup.

I'm not a gamer, but this router has great specs. I only have DSL, but my internet speeds feels much faster using this router than my old Asus wifi 5 router. It is easy to set up and well worth the money. I highly recommend. I also don't need wifi extenders with this router as the range is amazing.

RT-AX86U Pro replaced my (not working) RT-AC86U I bought in 2018 (with Merlin which was reaching EOL in 2025) in my home network. Setup was so easy with the RT-AX86U Pro and the Asus app. The router itself has much better signal strength throughout my home of about 2500 sqft with two floors. I knew I overspent needing it that day locally, but the price dropped the very next day and Best Buy chat was able to match today's great price, incredibly happy. I am thrilled with the performance so far and the management has vastly improved since the AC series. Highly recommend this router if you need a new one.