All I can say is a comparison to an old RT-N68U. It is not a fair comparison, but the the range is defiately better with the RT-AX86U, to a point where i dont need a second access point with concrete block walls for mesh for my purposes. If i wanted the high speeds in every part of the house...
i took a chance on the RT-AX86U. It was a hard choice, because I do like the Merlin firmware, but didnt want to chance the range. My local store offers no returns due to covid. I think i have buyer's remorse
your report shows that the AX in AC mode has the best performance of that test. Good stuff.
my wifi environment is a medium size house, small by some standards, but has a few concrete block walls in various locations. that is what is killing the signals. I also have some HVAC ducts right...
what has a higher 2.4ghz range? asus RT-AC86U, RT-AX86U or RT-5300.
The range is my most important feature as i have a location in my house that has a weak/no signal under RT-N66U.
IS there noticeable differences ?
I have an older Asus RT-N66U. This unit has served me well for many years. I am not looking to replace this unit just yet (probably) with something decent. There are two areas of my house that are dead spaces. 2.4ghz currently works 80% of the time in one dead space, and 5ghz has a strong enough...