ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000 · 10 GbE
8.3
$630Nov 9
eero Max 7 (1-Pack)
Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router with two 10 GbE and two 2.5 GbE ports, strongest at close range.
- Wi-Fi 7
- BE4300
- 10 GbE
- 10 GbE
- Mesh capable
PCPR score
7.6
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Best price we’ve seen
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The short version
The eero Max 7 is eero's flagship tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router, with two 10 GbE and two 2.5 GbE ports, 2,500 sq ft of rated coverage per unit and built-in Thread, Zigbee and Matter support. Tom's Guide measured 1.78 Gbps at 15 feet but only 146.9 Mbps at 50 feet. It suits households that prioritize easy setup near the router. Advanced controls and security require a paid eero Plus subscription.
Pros
- Two 10 GbE and two 2.5 GbE ports
- Simple setup through the eero app
- Built-in Thread, Zigbee and Matter support
- Tom's Guide measured 1.78 Gbps at 15 feet
Cons
- Tom's Guide found throughput falls off sharply beyond short range
- Extra security, parental controls and network statistics require a paid eero Plus subscription
- Few manual settings compared with other mesh systems
Best for
- Homes that want simple mesh setup
- Networks with multi-gig wired devices near the router
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Full specifications
Core
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE4300
- Bands
- Tri-band
- Units in box
- 1
Connectivity
- Fastest WAN
- 10 GbE
- Fastest LAN
- 10 GbE
- LAN ports
- 3
Features
- Mesh capable
- Yes
- Coverage
- 2,500 sq ft
Compatibility notes
- Ports per unit: 2x 10 GbE and 2x 2.5 GbE, auto-sensing WAN/LAN; one port carries WAN.
- Tom's Guide lists the Wi-Fi rating as BE4300; eero's store page did not state a speed class.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Guide
MixedPraised the simple app and multi-gig ports with 1.78 Gbps at close range, but found throughput dropped sharply at 50 feet and that extra security features need a paid subscription.
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Common questions
What ports does the eero Max 7 have?
Each eero Max 7 has two 10 GbE and two 2.5 GbE ports, according to eero's comparison table and Tom's Guide.
Does the eero Max 7 work with older eero devices?
Yes. Eero says the Max 7 works with all earlier eero generations and gains features over time through automatic updates.
Is a subscription required for the eero Max 7?
Basic app features are free, while eero Plus adds advanced security, parental controls and network statistics for a yearly fee, according to Tom's Guide and eero.
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