ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · Quad-band · 10 GbE
93
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS RT-BE96U wins by 3
Amazon
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE
90
/ 100
From $1,699
Verdex verdict
ASUS RT-BE96U takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, ASUS RT-BE96U lands at 93 and eero Max 7 (3-pack) at 90. That puts ASUS RT-BE96U ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS RT-BE96U if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE ports
- ✓AiMesh support
- ✓VPN Fusion
Pick eero Max 7 (3-pack) if…
- ✓Effortless mesh setup
- ✓Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
- ✓Strong coverage
Score breakdown
ASUS RT-BE96U
93 throughput 94
range 92
features 96
value 84
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90 throughput 92
range 96
features 88
value 76
Specs side-by-side
Spec
ASUS RT-BE96U
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Wi-Fi 7 (BE20400)
Bands
Quad-band
Tri-band
Ports
2× 10 GbE + 4× 2.5 GbE
Dual 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node
Antennas
8 external
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ASUS RT-BE96U
Pros
- +Dual 10 GbE ports
- +AiMesh support
- +VPN Fusion
Cons
- −Large
- −Pricey
- −Firmware learning curve
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 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS RT-BE96U worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Verdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Is eero Max 7 (3-pack) worth the price? +
At $1,699, eero Max 7 (3-pack) delivers a Verdex 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.