ASUS · WiFi 7 Router
ASUS RT-BE96U WiFi 7 Router
~C$699
The ASUS RT-BE96U is a flagship WiFi 7 router with tri-band support and speeds up to 30Gbps. The 6GHz band delivers the fastest wireless speeds available, while 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands handle legacy devices. Dual 10GbE ports support wired connections at 10 Gigabit speeds. AiMesh compatibility lets you add more ASUS routers for whole-home mesh coverage. AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro provides network security. The most powerful consumer router for tech enthusiasts and large Canadian homes.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + WiFi 7 with 320MHz channels
- + Tri-band (2.4/5/6GHz)
- + AiMesh compatible
- + AiProtection Pro security
- + 10G WAN port
Cons
- - Expensive
- - Large footprint
- - Overkill for most homes
- - WiFi 7 devices still limited
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 12.2 x 7.5 x 6.8 inches
- Weight
- 3.3 lbs
- Bands
- Tri-band
- Ports
- 10G WAN, 4x 2.5G LAN
- Speed
- Up to 24.4 Gbps combined
- Coverage
- Up to 3500 sq ft
- Standard
- WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Our Verdict
Future-proof networking for power users. If you want the fastest home WiFi available today, this is it.
Best For
Power users and early adopters who want cutting-edge WiFi 7
How It Compares
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE96U WiFi 7 Router | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | TP-Link Archer AXE300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$699 | ~C$399 | ~C$599 |
| Bands | Tri-band | Tri-band (2.4 + 5 + 6GHz) | Quad-band |
| Ports | 10G WAN, 4x 2.5G LAN | 2.5GbE WAN + 4x GbE LAN | 10GbE + 4x 2.5GbE |
| Speed | Up to 24.4 Gbps combined | 10.8Gbps combined | 24Gbps combined |
| Coverage | Up to 3500 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft | — |
| Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | — | — |
| WiFi | — | WiFi 6E (AXE11000) | WiFi 7 (BE24000) |
| USB | — | — | USB 3.0 |
| Antennas | — | — | 8 external |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need WiFi 7 devices to benefit?
WiFi 7 is backward compatible. You will see improvements with WiFi 6/6E devices too, but full benefits require WiFi 7 clients.
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