Score the ASUS 802.11ac Wi-Fi Gaming Router for a new low at $150 shipped (Reg. $190), more

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Amazon is currently offering its Prime members the ASUS RT-AC86U Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi Gaming Router for $149.99 shipped. Not a Prime subscriber? You’re in luck, as it’s also on sale at B&H as well as Newegg with code EMCTUVY47. That’s good for a $40 discount from the going rate, is $10 under our previous mention and a new Amazon all-time low. Headlined by up to 2900 Mbps speeds, this router also touts AiMesh capabilities, multi-user load balancing, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and more. Over 65% of customers have left a 4+ star rating

Update 1/25

@ 3:40 PM: Newegg is also offering the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Router for $44.99 shipped when code EMCTUVA29 has been applied at checkout. Normally selling for $59, that’s good for a 24% discount and comes within $5 of the all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from 75% of customers. 

@ 1:29 PM: Newegg offers the Tenda Nova MW6 802.11ac Mesh Wi-Fi System 3-pack for $114.99 shipped (Reg. $140+). This is a new low that we’ve tracked and beats our last mention by nearly $15. With support for up to 6,000 Sq. Ft., this system is perfect for just about any home. Rated 3.9/5 stars.

If you’re looking to make any other upgrades to your home network, it’s probably a smart idea to pick up some Ethernet cables.

ASUS RT-AC86U Gaming Router features:

  • AiMesh Wi-Fi System Support
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Standards
  • Up to 2900 Mb/s Wi-Fi Data Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External Antennas
  • 1 x 3 dBi Internal Antenna for Wi-Fi
  • 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port

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