Asus
The ASUS RT-BE96U is a high‑performance tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 router delivering up to 19 Gbps aggregate speed, featuring dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports and AiMesh support for whole‑home coverage. It combines a 2.6 GHz quad‑core CPU, robust cooling, and comprehensive security features, targeting tech‑savvy users and large households.
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$549.99
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$536.14
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$369.99
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$684.37
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the RT‑BE96U for its solid hardware platform, impressive Wi‑Fi 7 speeds, and flexible dual 10 Gbps ports, while noting its lack of gaming‑specific optimizations and the limited alternating MLO implementation. The router’s AiMesh support and robust security suite are highlighted as strong points, but the absence of native mesh satellites and its large chassis are seen as drawbacks.
What Users Say
Everyday users praise the router’s blazing Wi‑Fi 7 performance and the convenience of AiMesh for whole‑home coverage, especially in large homes with many devices. Recurring complaints focus on the unit’s bulky size, heavy weight, and relatively high power draw, with some users wishing for simultaneous multi‑band MLO support.
Common Complaints
Bulky size and heavy weight, high power consumption from the 65 W adapter, and limited simultaneous MLO band usage.
How It Compares
vs. ASUS GT-BE98
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose GT‑BE98 for gaming‑centric environments that need extra bandwidth and low latency; choose RT‑BE96U for general high‑performance Wi‑Fi 7 with mesh flexibility.
vs. TP-Link Archer BE900
Advantages
Disadvantages
Select Archer BE900 if you prioritize full‑band MLO and lower cost; select RT‑BE96U if you need dual 10 Gbps ports, strong cooling, and seamless integration with ASUS mesh devices.
