ASUS RT-BE96U
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $599
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS RT-BE96U vs TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
ASUS RT-BE96U leads by 4 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
88/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS RT-BE96U for
- 10G WAN + 10G LAN
- Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
Tradeoff: Antennas not removable
Consider TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) for
- Dual 10 GbE + dual 2.5 GbE per node
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
- MLO + 8 antennas — excellent coverage
Tradeoff: HomeShield subscription for advanced security
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Throughput
ASUS RT-BE96U
leads on throughput (96 vs 92)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Features
ASUS RT-BE96U
leads on features (96 vs 90)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Range
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | ASUS RT-BE96U | TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4x4 tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000) 4×4 tri-band |
| Total bandwidth | 19000 Mbps | Not documented |
| WAN | 10 Gbps | Not documented |
| LAN | 1× 10G + 4× 1G | Not documented |
| USB | 2× USB 3.0 | Not documented |
| Coverage | ~3500 sq ft | Not documented |
| Bands | Not documented | Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) |
| Channel width | Not documented | 320 MHz |
| Ports | Not documented | 2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node |
| Antennas | Not documented | 8 internal |
| Features | Not documented | MLO + Mesh AI roaming |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- throughput
- 96 / 92
- range
- 90 / 90
- features
- 96 / 90
ASUS RT-BE96U
Prices & availability
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TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.