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
- Management
- Web interface and mobile app
- Mesh expansion
- ASUS AiMesh
Reasons to choose it
- Useful multigigabit ports
- Extensive router controls
Before you buy
No 6GHz radio
2 review sourceseero Pro 7
Best forSimple app-managed Wi-Fi with multi-gigabit ports
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE make the Pro 7 appealing for a fast home network with newer devices. Its simple app is part of the attraction, but some extras require a subscription and each node has only two Ethernet ports. Compare the number of nodes included before judging a deal.
- Wireless standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Radio bands
- 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz
- Management
- eero mobile app
- Mesh expansion
- Additional compatible eero units
Reasons to choose it
- Simple app management
- Two 5GbE ports per unit
Before you buy
Subscription-gated extras
3 review sourcesNo same-test benchmark comparison is available for these models yet. The review findings and specifications above are available now.