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Asus RT-BE88U review

Wi-Fi 7 router priced at $599.

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Type

Type
Wi-Fi 7
Tri-band router (6Ghz)
Maximum NBN download speed (Mbps)
2000

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Test results

CHOICE Expert rating
73%
Performance score
73%
Ease of use score
69%
Parental controls score
80%
Single client score
84%
Multi client score
76%
Obstructed range score
57%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Annual power consumption (kWh(
131
Warranty (years)
3
Claimed firmware update period
4 years; ends 31 December 2028
Country of origin
Vietnam

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$599.00
Annual Running Cost
$52.53

Specifications

Antennas
External
Gigabit LAN ports
4
2.5 gigabit Ethernet ports
3
5 gigabit Ethernet ports
0
10 gigabit Ethernet ports
1
USB-2 ports
0
USB-3 ports
1
USB-C ports
0
WAN speed (Gbps)
10
Maximum channel width (MHz)
160
Power cable length (cm)
178
Power button or switch
1
Setup software
App
Weight (g)
1080
Dimensions (HxWxD)
190 x 220 x 395
Website
asus.com/au

Features

Wi-Fi bands
2.4/5
Maximum claimed speeds (Gbps)
1.3/5.7
Free parental controls
Parental controls type
Categorical filtering can be applied from the app
Mesh network support
Mesh network compatability
AiMesh
4/5G backup
VoIP
DLNA
MU-MIMO
Multi link operation (MLO)
Band steering
Guest networks
WPS
Turn LED lights on/off
Wall mountable
USB drive sharing
Web interface available
Default encryption
WPA2/WPA3
VPN
VPN type
Server and client, via app
Orientation
Flat
Scheduling
Offline and online schedules

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Peter Zaluzny

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.