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ASUS · Wi-Fi Routers
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN
US launch / reference price: $599 · Released 2024-08-15
Editorial overview
ASUS's flagship Wi-Fi 7 router pairs 10G WAN with quad-stream tri-band 320MHz — what you buy when your ISP and your devices are finally Wi-Fi 7 ready.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 10G WAN + 10G LAN
- Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
Tradeoffs to check
- Antennas not removable
- Pricey vs Wi-Fi 6E
- Web UI cluttered
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Connectivity
- USB
- 2× USB 3.0
Build & design
- Total bandwidth
- 19000 Mbps
Other
- Standard
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4x4 tri-band
- WAN
- 10 Gbps
- LAN
- 1× 10G + 4× 1G
- Coverage
- ~3500 sq ft
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $599. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.asus.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
