RT-AC88U vs RT-AC5300
RT-AC88U
2016 · $179.99 today
7944
RT-AC5300
2016 · $189.99 today
8246
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why RT-AC88U is better
- LAN Ports: 8 vs 4(2.0× more)
Why RT-AC5300 is better
- Antennas: 8 vs 4(2.0× more)
- Max Speed: 5334 Mbps vs 3100 Mbps(1.7× more)
- Coverage: 5000 sq ft vs 3000 sq ft(1.7× more)
Verdict
RT-AC5300 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | RT-AC88U | RT-AC5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Max Speed | 3100 Mbps | 5334 Mbps● |
| Bands | Dual-band | Tri-band |
| Hardware | ||
| Processor | 1.4GHz Dual-core | 1.4GHz Quad-core |
| Antennas | 4 | 8● |
| LAN Ports | 8● | 4 |
| Coverage & Features | ||
| Coverage | 3000 sq ft | 5000 sq ft● |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| MU-MIMO | Yes | — |
| AiProtection Security | — | Yes |