Asus AC1900 RT-AC68U
Score: 77/100
Eero 6
Score: 76/100Rankings
The ASUS RT-AC68U is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router offering solid performance with AiMesh support and robust security features. It lacks MU-MIMO and modern Wi-Fi 6/7 capabilities, limiting future-proofing. Ideal for budget-conscious households seeking reliable range and parental controls.
The Amazon eero 6 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that provides whole-home coverage up to 5,000 sq ft and supports over 75 devices with easy app setup. Its dual-band speed ceiling of 500 Mbps per node and limited wired ports may constrain power users, ideal for families prioritizing simplicity and coverage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,900 Mbpsbest | 1,800 Mbps | |
— | 5,000 sqftbest | |
3best | — | |
2 | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 0.512 GBbest | |
4best | 2 | |
0.128 GB | 4 GBbest | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11ax |
Frequency Bands | Dual Band | Dual-band |
Performance(5) | ||
Maximum Wireless Speed (Mbps) | 1900 Mbps | 1800 Mbps |
Processor | Dual-core Broadcom BCM4708C0 1.0 GHz | Quad-core 1.2 GHz |
CPU Cores | 2 | 4 |
RAM (GB) | 0.256 GB | 0.512 GB |
Flash Storage (GB) | 0.128 GB | 4 GB |
Features(1) | ||
MU‑MIMO | false | true |
Ports(1) | ||
LAN Ports | 4 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the RT-AC68U for its enduring performance, noting its iconic design, strong real-world speeds, extensive configurability, and the addition of AiMesh and AiProtection Pro. However, they point out the absence of MU-MIMO, the underwhelming USB 3.0 performance, and the fact that it is built on the now-dated Wi-Fi 5 standard.
Everyday users appreciate the router's easy app-based setup, reliable range up to 45 feet, useful USB sharing and guest network features, and the peace of mind from built-in security. Recurring complaints focus on the sluggish USB 3.0 performance, the router's bulky footprint, and the lack of modern Wi-Fi 6 capabilities.
Professional editors position the eero 6 as a solid, budget-friendly Wi-Fi 6 mesh solution that excels at eliminating dead spots and handling many devices, but they recommend the Pro 6E or Wi-Fi 7 models for users demanding higher throughput, tri-band performance, or advanced wired connectivity.
Typical users celebrate the easy installation, reliable whole-home coverage, and seamless Alexa integration, while recurring complaints focus on the modest wireless speed ceiling and limited wired ports for power users.
“still pretty epic”
“amazing performance”
