Wi-Fi 7 for less cash, and a great wired network hub too

This router comes with various useful features, including AiMesh 2.0 for network scaling, options for optimizing gaming experiences, guest network capabilities, professional settings, and VLAN support for better network management.

With its powerful hardware, advanced features, and AiMesh compatibility, the RT-BE88U is an excellent choice for users who require maximum network performance. While it may be more expensive than WiFi 6 routers, the RT-BE88U is a worthwhile investment for those who demand the best.

a highly versatile router with Wi-Fi 7 and 10G ports

a versatile Wi-Fi 7 router with 10G ports

a versatile Wi-Fi 7 router with 10G ports

Asus RT-BE88U is in almost every way an excellent choice for a new router. It offers excellent transmission speeds at short distances, a wide range, a great set of ports and excellent software adaptability for different needs.

The router provides solid coverage of my entire test environment, and its high connectivity means you get a decent mid-range switch for the price - and power consumption.

A feature-rich router that supports WiFi 7 connectivity, delivering up to Gigabit speeds. To achieve the highest speeds, devices that support WiFi 7 at both the source and destination, as well as Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher, must be present to fully utilize all functions. Suitable for users who require high speed and have knowledge of networking.

A feature-rich router that supports WiFi 7 connectivity, delivering up to Gigabit speeds. To achieve the highest speeds, devices that support WiFi 7 at both the source and destination, as well as Windows 11 version 24H2 or higher, must be present to fully utilize all functions. Suitable for users who require high speed and have knowledge of networking.

The ExpertWiFi mesh system is a convenient way to provide users with a stable and continuous Wi-Fi network, allowing guests, employees or departments to use the same system while remaining completely separate.

The ASUS RT-BE88U stands out for its generous, to say the least, network ports, with ten ports in total. The router achieves impressive wireless speeds of up to 7,200 Mbps, guaranteeing simultaneous streaming, gaming and other activities without interruptions, problems or delays. This configuration is ideal for users with advanced networking needs, such as connecting to high-end switches or fibre-optic ONTs.

Everything you could wish for is present. It's difficult to make any remarks: the installation is very simple, as is the configuration; the router works perfectly, and over the long period in which we tested it, it performed very well.

In today's review, the ASUS RT-BE88U has fully proven its place in the "big leagues" of wireless routers for home use. The device successfully combines a modern and powerful hardware platform with stable and functional software, which together ensure high performance in any scenario.

Our latest routers are equipped with cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology and are available in a wide range of models, so everyone from network enthusiasts to novice PC gamers can enjoy next-generation speeds and features. With Mesh WiFi and AiMesh support across rows, it's easy to cover every room in your home. And our range of WiFi 6 devices still has something to offer gamers on a limited budget.