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ASUS RT-BE96U — Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN
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ASUS RT-BE96U

Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN

92
/ 100
From $599
VS
ASUS RT-BE96U wins by 2
eero Max 7 (3-pack) — Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE
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eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE

90
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

ASUS RT-BE96U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-BE96U lands at 92 and eero Max 7 (3-pack) at 90. That puts ASUS RT-BE96U ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS RT-BE96U if…

  • ✓10G WAN + 10G LAN
  • ✓Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
  • ✓AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included

Pick eero Max 7 (3-pack) if…

  • ✓Effortless mesh setup
  • ✓Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • ✓Strong coverage
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

ASUS RT-BE96U

Compared on the throughput sub-score

ASUS RT-BE96U leads on throughput (96 vs 92).

Range

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Compared on the range sub-score

eero Max 7 (3-pack) leads on range (96 vs 90).

Features

ASUS RT-BE96U

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS RT-BE96U leads on features (96 vs 88).

Value for money

ASUS RT-BE96U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS RT-BE96U more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,699).

ASUS RT-BE96U 92
vs
90 eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Score breakdown

ASUS RT-BE96U
92
throughput 96
range 90
features 96
ease 78
value 0
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90
throughput 92
range 96
features 88
ease 0
value 76

Specs side-by-side

ASUS RT-BE96U versus eero Max 7 (3-pack) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS RT-BE96U eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4x4 tri-band
Wi-Fi 7 (BE20400)
Total bandwidth
19000 Mbps
—
WAN
10 Gbps
—
LAN
1× 10G + 4× 1G
—
USB
2× USB 3.0
—
Coverage
~3500 sq ft
—
Bands
—
Tri-band
Ports
—
Dual 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node

ASUS RT-BE96U

Pros
  • +10G WAN + 10G LAN
  • +Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
  • +AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
Cons
  • −Antennas not removable
  • −Pricey vs Wi-Fi 6E
  • −Web UI cluttered

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Pros
  • +Effortless mesh setup
  • +Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • +Strong coverage
Cons
  • −eero Plus subscription for advanced features
  • −Closed ecosystem
  • −Tri- not quad-band

FAQ: ASUS RT-BE96U vs eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Which is better, ASUS RT-BE96U or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

ASUS RT-BE96U scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS RT-BE96U worth the price? +

At $599, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in throughput.

Is eero Max 7 (3-pack) worth the price? +

At $1,699, eero Max 7 (3-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in range.

Does ASUS RT-BE96U or eero Max 7 (3-pack) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, ASUS RT-BE96U or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

ASUS RT-BE96U — leads on throughput (96 vs 92). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for range, ASUS RT-BE96U or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

eero Max 7 (3-pack) — leads on range (96 vs 90). Compared on the range sub-score.