AC86U has newer chip ...Broadcom, more ram and processor
As for the radios having used both the range and performance seems the same to me.
The 5 Ghz radio on the AC86 occasionally disappears and requires a router reboot.
Any real advantage to changing/upgrade
You are delusional if you think all the problems with the AC86 are operator error.
This should apply to you.You should be reading more, not writing.
This should apply to you.
Not all the problems, but most of yours definitely are. I don’t even know why you rush to express an opinion on a product you struggled to configure properly for a very long time. You should be reading more, not writing.
I just like giving the best experience I can for each person I help.
Out of curiosity what router do you recommend?I have changed my mind about RT-AC86U. I do not recommend ASUS routers to anyone anymore.
Out of curiosity what router do you recommend?
I've had my 86U for two years now. Not a single problem. There must have a been a bad batch sometime in late 2018 or early 2019.
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