ASUS RT-AC86U worth it?

[Placid]

Hi all, and Happy new year

Someone In my area is selling an Asus RT-AC86u for £120.00 gbp, this is the lowest they will go and won’t accept any offer.

Would you say it’s worth it for this price?

it ticks all of my boxes and obviously is a very good router, just not sure about paying that much for a second hand router.

also may be worth mentioning it says it was manufactured in 2019 on the label.

your thoughts would be appreciated, would you pay that much?

 

[L&LD]

What is the new price for your area? To me, it seems much too high 'used'. I would rather save longer and pay more, but know that I got a new unit that I can abuse how I like.

 

[Gorilla-P]

You will be better off looking for a used RT-AC3100 on eBay.

 

[L&LD]

The RT-AC3100 was a great router with great range, stability, and responsiveness for its time.

A (new) RT-AC86U is superior except for the 2.4GHz band range (only 3 antennae vs. 4 antennae).

But if the 2.4GHz band demands are 'normal', the 'AC86U is highly preferred.

 

[ColinTaylor]

What is the new price for your area? To me, it seems much too high 'used'. I would rather save longer and pay more, but know that I got a new unit that I can abuse how I like.

The UK 'list price' is £199, although Amazon (not marketplace) are currently selling it for £157 which is the lowest I've seen from them.

 

[L&LD]

Even the £80.00 GBP difference is not enough for me to consider the used router.

In-person, I would buy it. Online? Never.