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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router vs D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

ASUS

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

اسوس RT-AX86U برو راوتر ألعاب واي فاي 6

Release Year: 2023

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D-Link

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

دي لينك DIR-842 راوتر واي فاي جيجابت AC1200 MU-MIMO

Release Year: 2020

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Quick Verdict

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

Processor: 2.0GHz Quad-Core

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

Processor: Realtek RTL8197FH

Specifications

Wireless

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

WiFi Standard Different

WiFi 6 (802.11ax)

WiFi 5 (802.11ac)

Speed Rating Different

AX5700 (4804 Mbps + 861 Mbps)

AC1200 (867 Mbps + 300 Mbps)

Frequency Bands

Dual Band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)

Coverage Area Different

250 sqm

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MU-MIMO

Yes

OFDMA Different

Yes

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Beamforming

Yes

Connectivity

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

WAN Ports Different

1x 2.5G WAN

1x Gigabit WAN

LAN Ports Different

4x Gigabit LAN + 1x Dedicated Gaming Port

4x Gigabit LAN

USB Ports Different

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1

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Antennas Different

3x External Antennas

4x External High-Gain Antennas

Features

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

Processor Different

2.0GHz Quad-Core

Realtek RTL8197FH

Mesh Support Different

ASUS AiMesh Compatible

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Security Different

WPA3, AiProtection Pro (Free Lifetime by Trend Micro)

WPA2, WPA3, SPI Firewall

Special Features Different

AiMesh, AiProtection Pro, Game Boost, Adaptive QoS, VPN Fusion, 2.5G WAN

Smart Connect, MU-MIMO, Guest WiFi, Parental Controls, QoS, IPv6 Support

Frequently Asked Questions

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

What processor does the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router use?

The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router is powered by the 2.0GHz Quad-Core processor.

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

What processor does the D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router use?

The D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router is powered by the Realtek RTL8197FH processor.

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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router vs D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

Quick Verdict

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming WiFi 6 Router

D-Link DIR-842 AC1200 MU-MIMO WiFi Gigabit Router

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