Storm Score 92 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Asus RT‑AX86U for its strong Wi‑Fi 6 performance and low latency, making it a favorite among gamers, while they highlight its feature set as particularly appealing to hard‑core users.”

Not Yet
Rated
92 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
50%
50%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent Wi‑Fi 6 speed and coverage
  • Powerful gaming features with low latency
  • Comprehensive parental controls and security suite
  • Strong wired connectivity with 2.5 Gbps ports
  • Full‑Featured App with QoS
  • 4x4 MU‑MIMO Support

Points of Contention

  • High price around £230 ($250)
  • Bulky Design
  • SmartConnect Can Lower Speeds

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
100
Cliff Joseph
TechRadar

“The Asus RT‑AX86U provides great Wi‑Fi 6 performance, with many features that will appeal to hard‑core gamers.”

Perfect 5/5
84
Ry Crist
CNET

“You're paying for low latency when it comes to gaming routers, and the RT‑AX86U has the lowest I've ever tested.”

Acclaimed 8.4/10

Similar Products

More in Router

View all →