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ASUS RT-BE92U vs TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems at a similar price

The ASUS RT-BE92U scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router at 5.9/10.

The ASUS RT-BE92U leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, wired ports and coverage.

They score the same on software and security and value.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the ASUS RT-BE92U scores 8/10 to the TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router's 5/10.

ASUS RT-BE92U

ASUS RT-BE92U

7.4/10verdict: buy

The ASUS RT-BE92U is a single tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router for buyers who want multi-gig wired ports and subscription-free security. It suits a home or homelab with fast fibre or a 10 Gbps-capable wired setup. Buyers who need wide coverage from one box or trouble-free firmware should read the owner reports first.

Typically about £198.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router

5.9/10verdict: wait for deal

The Archer C6 is for anyone replacing an ageing router with a single dual-band Wi-Fi 5 unit and four Gigabit LAN ports. It suits buyers who want a simple setup and a decent feature list, including guest networks, WPA3 and a VPN server. It is a poor fit if you need Wi-Fi 6, multi-gigabit ports or a rated coverage figure.

Typically about £43.78 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%8/105/10
Software and security25%7/107/10
Wired ports20%9/106/10
Coverage15%5/104/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall7.4/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS RT-BE92UTP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); also lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, including 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a on 5 GHz; 802.11n/b/g on 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed classTri-band: 2.4 GHz (3x3), 5 GHz (2x2) and 6 GHz (2x2); rated maximums 1032, 2882 and 5764 MbpsDual-band AC1200: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (the same page also gives 400 Mbps for 2.4 GHz, a conflict on the manufacturer page)
WAN portOne 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port; either can serve as WAN1x Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps)
LAN portsThree 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, plus the 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, which can also be used as LAN4x Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Mesh nodes in the boxNone; the box contains one router. AiMesh is supported as primary or node0 (one router in the box)
Security and VPN featuresWPA3 Personal and Enterprise, OWE, WPS; AiProtection with Malicious Site Blocking and Two-Way IPS; firewall with DNS-over-TLS; up to three guest networks; VPN server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard); VPN client (L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard); Instant Guard appSPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, guest networks (one 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz), VPN server (OpenVPN, PPTP), VPN client (OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard), WPA/WPA2/WPA3, parental controls

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS RT-BE92U

  • + 10 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports plus three 2.5 Gbps LAN
  • + Security is subscription-free, with WireGuard and OpenVPN server options
  • + Owners describe quiet, fanless operation
  • − Some owners report buggy firmware and disconnections
  • − Owners report poor 6 GHz range
  • − VLAN support isn't listed in the features

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need one box to cover a large home
  • Anyone who needs VLAN support, which ASUS doesn't list
  • Beginners who want simple app-led setup and mesh configuration
Read the full ASUS RT-BE92U review ›

TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router

  • + WPA3, guest networks and VPN server included
  • + Four Gigabit LAN ports plus Gigabit WAN
  • + Owners report simple setup and good value
  • − No rated coverage figure published
  • − No USB port, according to owners
  • − Several hardware revisions share the same name

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Wi-Fi 6 or newer
  • Anyone needing 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • People who need a USB port for storage or printer sharing
Read the full TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Router review ›

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