UniFi Dream Router 7 vs Asus RT-BE88U

[szymko]

I am looking for replacement for RT-AX86U for 2Gbit/600Mbps (8/1 in future when I need it) fiber connection.
I am running 2.5Gbe connection to my macbook and NAS. I have 3 unmanaged switches (two gigabit and one 2.5Gbe + 2x SFP+)
Newly released Dream Router seems to be good competition at similar price.
Would you leave Asuswrt Melin for Unify ecosystem? The performance and capabilities look great, but I didn't have any past UniFi experience yet.
Review which made me consider it: https://nascompares.com/review/unif...ream_Router_7_Review_-_Conclusion_and_Verdict

UDR7 advantages:
- 6GHz radio,
- smaller form factor

RT-BE88U advantages:
- dual 10G
- I already have mesh repeaters bought

 

[Tech9]

Would you leave Asuswrt Melin for Unify ecosystem?

You are comparing apples and oranges. Asuswrt-Merlin is one man project dependent on upstream Asuswrt support and runs on limited number of popular Asus routers. UniFi ecosystem is multiple products from multiple categories backed up by big budget R&D. If you ask about Asus AiMesh vs multi-AP UniFi system performance and capabilities - sell your Asus routers right now.

Can't comment on a brand new product, but seems like it runs the same software like the system in my signature and it's excellent. I have received multiple PMs with questions about Asuswrt-Merlin vs UniFi and thinking about making features comparison list so the similarities and differences are clear for whoever is interested. In general UniFi hardware and software are more stable, but there are some potential deal breakers for home use. As always - what is better for particular user or use case depends on multiple factors.