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ASUS RT-BE96U
TP-Link Archer BE700
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Our Verdict
ASUS RT-BE96U
TP-Link Archer BE700
The ASUS RT-BE96U and the TP-Link Archer BE700 are high-end Wi-Fi 7 routers. Both are great options for most home sizes, but excel in slightly different areas. The ASUS delivers significantly higher top speeds at close range, but its range on the 5GHz band isn't as good as that of the TP-Link. It's also massive, and its aesthetic isn't for everyone. The TP-Link has fewer 2.5Gbps ports than the ASUS.
Variants
- RT-BE96U (Black)
- Archer BE700 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
8.5
8.6
Dimensions
5.8
7.3
Interior Short Range
9.3
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
5.8
7.3
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Height
8.54" (21.7 cm)
7.95" (20.2 cm)
Width
14.02" (35.6 cm)
3.07" (7.8 cm)
Depth
11.81" (30.0 cm)
9.13" (23.2 cm)
Depth With Cables
12.44" (31.6 cm)
10.31" (26.2 cm)
Network Ports
8.5
8.7
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WAN Port Speed
10.0 Gbps
10.0 Gbps
LAN Port Count
5
4
10 Gbps Ports
2
1
2.5 Gbps Ports
0
1
1 Gbps Ports
4
3
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1
1
USB-A 2.0 Ports
1
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
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Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
0.0
Mount Photo
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Mount Type
None
None
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
7.8
8.0
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
137 Mbps
261 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
658 Mbps
485 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
2,082 Mbps
1,361 Mbps
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
9.3
9.0
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
3,490 Mbps
2,730 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
1,360 Mbps
905 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
3,082 Mbps
2,147 Mbps
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Wi-Fi Specifications
9.4
9.4
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Wi-Fi 7 (be)
6GHz Band
Yes
Yes
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)
DFS Channels
Yes
Yes
MLO Implementation
Beacon Frame
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MLO Support
Yes
Yes
EMLSR Support
Yes
Yes
EMLMR Support
No
No
Max Number Of Simultaneous Links
3
3
TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support
3: Per-link mapping
3: Per-link mapping
Wi-Fi Coverage
Indoor Coverage - Same Story
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
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Wi-Fi Coverage Map
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Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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