RT-BE3600 vs Aqara Smart Hub M2
Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
This is a choice between a dedicated smart home hub for controlling devices remotely and a travel router for creating secure Wi-Fi on the go.
Pick the ASUS RT-BE3600 if you need to create a secure, personal Wi-Fi network from a single public hotel connection.
Pick the Aqara Smart Hub M2 if you need to manage your smart lights or sensors from a hotel room.
- —The Aqara hub only manages its own brand of smart devices, while the ASUS router works with any Wi-Fi gadget.
- —The ASUS router requires a wired internet connection to work, while the Aqara hub connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- —The Aqara hub is a set-and-forget home device, while the ASUS router is designed to be packed and moved.
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