ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN
92
/ 100
From $599
VS
ASUS RT-BE96U wins by 2
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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
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
| 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.