You forgot a few things:
7. TP-Link non-existant tech support unless you live in the US
8. TP-Link poor firmware updates. Yes you can't use the original AC68U firmware but Merlin update his firmware frequently. You can forget about TP-Link fixing any security loophole or any bug fixing
9. TP-Link region based firmwares. Whereas ASUS router's firmware is for global use. One-for-all
10. TP-Link constant move to a new hardware version and forget about the old hardware version. You can't use V5 firmware on V4

You can fix the heat by attaching an RM10 laptop cooler
And I don't really care about the power consumption as it's just 10Watts

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Jun 18 2018, 01:03 PM

Even if its a tmobile ac1900, its still an Asus. I prefer to use Asus all because of the firmware.

U worried to much about heat. It was designed to handle it. My ac68u(non tmobile) runs at 82’C for almost 3 years now haha still kick ass.

This post has been edited by firdausbhari: Jun 18 2018, 02:47 PM

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:44 AM

i might need your help getting one maybe some time down the line

currently archer c5 is okay-ish but the wifi on the 2nd floor is a bit meh on 5ghz

This post has been edited by noobandroid: Jun 18 2018, 06:09 PM

if your powerline is gigabit i can buy from you

5ghz doesnt travel far like 2.4ghz

that's why i need a higher gain ac router

Four conditions:
1. I don't do firmware flashing from T-Mobile firmware to Merlin, you'll have to do it yourself
2. I'm not doing it for free
3. Full upfront payment - RM350
4. If item got stuck in customs & requires SIRIM clearance (it's a possibility), consider your money burnt. No refund will be given

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Jun 18 2018, 10:39 PM

Is there a significant difference of AC coverage of RT-AC68U vs WS880 (on merlin) ? That big?

I dont think it makes any difference. But u can install another 5ghz AP via powerline or cable. Avoid wireless repeater.

More or less the same

No. It's exactly the same
The reason why people go for RT-AC68U is because of the continuos firmware update by Merlin whereas Vortex has stopped the firmware updates for WS880

Different floor right?, higher antenna gain will be worse.

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:44 AM

It's not supported but it can be used

Good luck with that
If someone managed to find a backdoor / security hole to the V4 and TP-Link refuses to provide firmware update (yes, they are well known for that) to fix the backdoor, you'll be left with nothing but a useless paperweight

Constant firmware updates is very important
Those firmware updates is not just for adding additional features, they also fix bugs and vulnerabilities I've mentioned earlier
Maybe there are none now, but soon there will be. There are always hackers out there be it good hackers or bad hackers

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:45 AM

Don't know. I don't use that

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:44 AM

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:43 AM