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ASUS RT-BE96U
BE19000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with two 10 Gbps ports and AiMesh, strongest on the 6 GHz band.
- Wi-Fi 7
- BE19000
- 10 GbE
- 10 GbE
- Mesh capable
PCPR score
8.3
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$630Nov 9
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The short version
The RT-BE96U is ASUS's BE19000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router, with 4x4 radios on 6, 5 and 2.4 GHz, two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports and USB 3.2 and 2.0 for storage sharing. Tom's Hardware recorded over 3 Gbps at six feet on 6 GHz. It suits buyers with 6 GHz clients and multi-gig plans who want AiMesh and subscription-free security. The other four Ethernet ports are Gigabit, and the chassis is large.
Pros
- BE19000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 4x4 radios on 6, 5 and 2.4 GHz
- Two 10 Gbps ports, with a choice of 10G or Gigabit WAN
- Tom's Hardware measured over 3 Gbps at six feet on 6 GHz
- AiMesh support and subscription-free AiProtection Pro security
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports for file sharing and Time Machine backups
Cons
- Four of the six Ethernet ports are only Gigabit
- Large 350 x 350 mm footprint with eight external antennas
- Few client devices can use its peak 6 GHz speeds
- Tom's Hardware saw elevated ping on 5 GHz under congestion
Best for
- Homes with Wi-Fi 7 clients and multi-gig internet
- AiMesh networks built from ASUS routers
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Full specifications
Core
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE19000
- Bands
- Tri-band
- Units in box
- 1
Connectivity
- Fastest WAN
- 10 GbE
- Fastest LAN
- 10 GbE
- LAN ports
- 5
Features
- Mesh capable
- Yes
- USB port
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Ports: 1x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN/LAN, 1x 10 Gbps LAN and 3x Gigabit LAN; choose which port carries WAN.
- The 6 GHz band's 320 MHz channels need a Wi-Fi 7 client; other devices fall back to narrower channels or 5 and 2.4 GHz.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware · Brandon Hill
PositiveAwarded Editor's Choice after beating 3 Gbps at six feet on 6 GHz and holding above 2.4 Gbps under congestion, with reservations about 5 GHz ping and the high launch price.
Review
Read the sourceTom's Guide
PositiveTom's Guide found this Wi-Fi 7 router delivers top throughput, strong range, dual USB ports and free AiProtection security, but criticized its bulky size and steep $700 price.
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Common questions
How many 10 Gbps ports does the RT-BE96U have?
Two: one 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 10 Gbps LAN port. The remaining RJ45 ports are Gigabit, including one configurable WAN/LAN port and three LAN ports.
Can the RT-BE96U be part of a mesh network?
Yes. ASUS lists AiMesh support, so it can act as a primary AiMesh router or as a node alongside other ASUS AiMesh routers.
Does its security require a subscription?
ASUS describes AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, as subscription-free on this router, along with parental controls and comprehensive VPN features.
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