Home networking
Coverage, connections & expansion
ASUS RT-BE86U
Best forFor a single-router home that values Ethernet ports and detailed controls more than a 6GHz radio.
Reviewers differ on value, so compare a tri-band BE550 at the actual selling price.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- 6GHz band
- Not present
- Radio class
- BE6800
Reasons to choose it
- Useful multigigabit ports
- Extensive router controls
Before you buy
No 6GHz radio
2 review sourcesTP-Link Deco X55 (3-pack)
Best forImproving coverage without paying for Wi-Fi 7
This three-pack is for a home that needs wider coverage more than the latest wireless standard. Wired backhaul is worth using when possible; otherwise, walls and the link between nodes can limit speeds. There is no 6GHz band, so the X55 is a value choice rather than a match for premium tri-band mesh.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
- Radio bands
- 2.4 and 5 GHz
- 6GHz band
- No
- Radio class
- AX3000; aggregate rating
Reasons to choose it
- Flexible three-node coverage
- Ethernet backhaul option
Before you buy
Gigabit port ceiling
2 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.