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Nov 15, 2025 12:52 AM

ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Router

$310

$550

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Newegg has ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Router on sale for $349.99 - $40 with promo code BFEFE85 in cart = $309.99. Shipping is $0.99.

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Note, product is currently on backorder and will ship once in stock and available.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Next-gen WiFi standard - Ultrafast WiFi 7 (802.11be) tri-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 19,000 Mbps
  • 2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference - 6 GHz with new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM
  • Dual 10 Gb ports - Enjoy up to 10X-faster data transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports
  • Multi-link connection - Link to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
  • Commercial-grade network security - The latest ASUS technologies protect you from multiple types of threats
  • *MLO Feature requires a WiFi 7 capable device. Expected firmware release by Q4 2023 or later

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Spec Sheet.
  • Rated 3.3 out of 5 from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while supplies last.
  • Newegg Returns: Qualifying purchases of products displaying the "Extended Holiday Return Policy", from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, are eligible for a Refund or Replacement until January 31, 2026.

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Newegg has ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Router on sale for $349.99 - $40 with promo code BFEFE85 in cart = $309.99. Shipping is $0.99.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.

Note, product is currently on backorder and will ship once in stock and available.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Next-gen WiFi standard - Ultrafast WiFi 7 (802.11be) tri-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 19,000 Mbps
  • 2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference - 6 GHz with new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM
  • Dual 10 Gb ports - Enjoy up to 10X-faster data transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports
  • Multi-link connection - Link to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
  • Commercial-grade network security - The latest ASUS technologies protect you from multiple types of threats
  • *MLO Feature requires a WiFi 7 capable device. Expected firmware release by Q4 2023 or later

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Spec Sheet.
  • Rated 3.3 out of 5 from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while supplies last.
  • Newegg Returns: Qualifying purchases of products displaying the "Extended Holiday Return Policy", from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, are eligible for a Refund or Replacement until January 31, 2026.

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speedy777
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If you don't need Wifi7, GLiNet MT6000 router have very good range (good signal 2000sq home + 100' yard) and easy to setup like Asus. It has built-in Adguard home, Tailscale, ZeroTier, OpenVPN, Wireguard VPN, and Tor. The MT6000 router have dual GLiNet GUI and Luci OpenWRT Snapshot. If you don't like stock firmware, full OpenWRT and Tomato64 are available.
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bryanaf101
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Hoping for this price BF somewhere besides Newegg.
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bryanaf101
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Nothing - I'm just used to dealing with Amazon or Costco. Probably will pull trigger on this deal if not dead in 5 seconds. Haven't bought from Newegg in ages but I used to and they were fine back then.
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Community Reviews

The RT-BE96U stands out as a high-end WiFi 7 router with strong range, fast speeds, and solid stability, especially in AiMesh setups. Setup is described as straightforward through the Asus web interface, and the router's 4x4 tri-band design, two 10Gb ports, and built-in AdGuard Home add real flexibility. Real-world reports include whole-home coverage in large houses and smoother gaming and streaming after upgrades. Main caveats are its large size, lack of SFP+, some early firmware rough edges, and ongoing Asus security concerns that make firmware updates important.

  • The router can be used as a main unit in an Asus AiMesh setup with wired backhaul.

    mavalphaOrangeCaesar

  • The RT-BE96U supports router-level AdGuard, which can reduce device-by-device setup for ad blocking.

    Enoch42KeeperOfLight

  • The RT-BE96U can be described as stable after firmware updates, with gaming lag spikes and streaming issues disappearing.

    Eric1285random9

  • The RT-BE96U can deliver strong real-world WiFi speeds across a large multi-story home, including weak areas.

    OrangeCaesar

  • The RT-BE96U can be difficult to set up when using AdGuard Home, because the configuration process may be more detailed.

    KeeperOfLight

  • The RT-BE96U can be enormous and may lack standard wall-mounting options, which can complicate placement.

    Eric1285

  • The RT-BE96U can fail to detect internet when connected to a cable modem or another router, and it may even block access to router settings.

    miniracer

  • The RT-BE96U may lack SFP+ ports, which can be a drawback for a higher-priced router.

    z32tt

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Nov 25, 2025 1:31 AM
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eyeballzNov 25, 2025 1:31 AM
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Quote from z32tt View quoted comment :
I can't believe this thing doesn't have SFP+. What a joke for a $300+ router.
I picked up NIB, UCG-Fiber for 200 flat on ebay with free shipping. Never hurts to look. Has plenty of in/outs but of course it's not a router and has no wifi.
Nov 25, 2025 12:20 PM
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z32ttNov 25, 2025 12:20 PM
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Quote from eyeballz View quoted comment :
I picked up NIB, UCH Fiber for 200 flat on ebay with free shipping. Never hurts to look. Has plenty of in/outs but of course it's not a router and has no wifi.
Ew. For only 80 bucks more you can get a cloud gateway fiber
Nov 25, 2025 12:52 PM
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eyeballzNov 25, 2025 12:52 PM
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Quote from z32tt View quoted comment :
Ew. For only 80 bucks more you can get a cloud gateway fiber
my typo, UT is ucg- fiber. already recieved yesterday. I saved 80. you are correct on cloud gateway fiber.
Nov 26, 2025 4:02 PM
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tropicalbNov 26, 2025 4:02 PM
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Quote from eyeballz View quoted comment :
299 at best buy and 15% trade in for old cable modem eero router etc. maybe even a switch Don't think they care. Enjoy
$399 at Best Buy right now
Nov 28, 2025 9:29 AM
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Joined Sep 2006
miniracerNov 28, 2025 9:29 AM
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Just returned this piece of junk.
Couldn't detect internet when connected to my cable modem.
Couldn't detect internet when connected to my other router.
It then proceeded to create a wifi network that couldn't access anything - not even able to change the router settings.

What the heck is going on with ASUS? My old RT-AX88U works great and they've devolved into this?
Nov 30, 2025 4:06 AM
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Joined Jan 2009
legobrainsNov 30, 2025 4:06 AM
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This went out of stock with no option to purchase, but I just checked today and you can backorder it for this same price now. So deal is back alive.
Dec 2, 2025 12:14 AM
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anthony32376Dec 2, 2025 12:14 AM
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Quote from sLIMshadyKP View quoted comment :
I watched the video they were talking about, but this was back in July and has long since been patched with firmware updates. The vulnerability was discovered in Jan with less than a thousand compromised routers in the US by May.GN weren't being alarmist, just fact-based reporting and reminders to keep firmware updated. OP was the one being alarmist and it seems they only read the headline or didn't understand that GN brought up this vulnerability as more of a PSA that they could fit into an Asus video that was mostly about mobo issues.
I have the AC5300 ROG
And it's the worst router I have ever owned .
Merlin didn't hardly improve it.
All the "special features" had to be turned off to get it to even work at all.
It gets bombarded with Russian malware and viruses daily.
Even when it was supported
Totally unstable POS from day one and not any better than my ac66u it replaced.
Same issue persisted
AI mesh doesn't work either.
Oddly enough I beas able to get the 5300 to add as a mesh node with the 66u as the main
But not the other Way around so it's useless.
I love Asus software interface but half of it is pure BS.
Don't like the way they do the clients list either with everything jumping around, just show the list of every client and an indicator light next to each client name instead of having everything jumping around.

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Dec 16, 2025 9:34 PM
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meepzorkDec 16, 2025 9:34 PM
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Item was marked "shipped" on 12/9/25. Shipping from approximately 90 minutes away. Still "on the way" Anyone get a delivery?

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