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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Apr 27, 2026 08:08 AM
ASUS RT-BE90U Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router
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The review seemed generally favorable, though I don't think it was a very thorough analysis of the router. This router was released around March 2026 according to that review & Google Gemini (Ai). It'll be a while before more sites can review it. If you don't need a 10GBPS port, this may be an OK choice. This router has only 2.5GB ports (WAN & LAN).
The technical specifications are here: https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/ Good that it's tri-band WiFi 7 (2.4ghz/5ghz/6ghz band), has 1GB of RAM and is AiMesh compatible with other ASUS routers. The bad/disappointing news is it only has 2x2 spatial stream support on all 3 bands. It would be better to have 4x4 on 5ghz and 6ghz bands. I don't think 4x4 on 2.4ghz is a big deal as it's such a worthless band (too crowded) and only IoT devices and silly smart plugs/doorbell cameras seem to use 2.4ghz anymore.
Seems like an average router to me. Not a terribly compelling purchase. I'll stick with my WiFi 6 ASUS XT8.
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The review seemed generally favorable, though I don't think it was a very thorough analysis of the router. This router was released around March 2026 according to that review & Google Gemini (Ai). It'll be a while before more sites can review it. If you don't need a 10GBPS port, this may be an OK choice. This router has only 2.5GB ports (WAN & LAN).
The technical specifications are here: https://www.asus.com/us/networkin.../techspec/ Good that it's tri-band WiFi 7 (2.4ghz/5ghz/6ghz band), has 1GB of RAM and is AiMesh compatible with other ASUS routers. The bad/disappointing news is it only has 2x2 spatial stream support on all 3 bands. It would be better to have 4x4 on 5ghz and 6ghz bands. I don't think 4x4 on 2.4ghz is a big deal as it's such a worthless band (too crowded) and only IoT devices and silly smart plugs/doorbell cameras seem to use 2.4ghz anymore.
Seems like an average router to me. Not a terribly compelling purchase. I'll stick with my WiFi 6 ASUS XT8.
6GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2
2.4GHz 2x2
There are apparently multiple hardware revisions of the 92U. I believe the latest may be revision 6. Be careful buying a "refurbished" 92U or an old 92U from Amazon Warehouse, as it may be revision 1 or 2, which are known to be stinkers. Best to just avoid 92U at this point.
Edit: and the 3x3 on the 92U is on the 2.4Ghz not 6, which explains the faster speed there.
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Edit: and the 3x3 on the 92U is on the 2.4Ghz not 6, which explains the faster speed there.
If you don't care about those other features, then UE7 looks good for $199. It only has a single LAN port, so you'd need to buy a 2.5GB switch. UniFi sells those too, which you probably already know. Here's one for about $50: https://store.ui.com/us/en/catego...lex-2-5g-5
One other note, UniFi devices are well known to not have as much reach/coverage capability as network equipment by other brands such as ASUS, Netgear, etc. The ASUS BE90U has a claimed coverage area of "up to 2,500 square feet." UniFi's DR7 & UE7 claim coverage of 1,750 square feet. And you may not even get that much coverage. If you need more coverage, you'll need to add a wireless access point (such as one of these - https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-wifi) so you have WiFi coverage everywhere you need it. UniFi is notorious for being easy to set up, but potentially costly as well, due to the need to expand the network by adding all these other devices. If you are trying to save $$, UniFi can get expensive. But folks who use it really like it, so I believe it's worth the potential cost increase.
There are apparently multiple hardware revisions of the 92U. I believe the latest may be revision 6. Be careful buying a "refurbished" 92U or an old 92U from Amazon Warehouse, as it may be revision 1 or 2, which are known to be stinkers. Best to just avoid 92U at this point.
There are apparently multiple hardware revisions of the 92U. I believe the latest may be revision 6. Be careful buying a "refurbished" 92U or an old 92U from Amazon Warehouse, as it may be revision 1 or 2, which are known to be stinkers. Best to just avoid 92U at this point.
I got one of the Refurbished 92U from WOOT! updated to the latest firmware from ASUS(04/01) and so far so good going on a second week of use...the 92U is supported by Merlin if you want more options available.
I'm wondering if you have an earlier version or later version of the H/W. It would be useful to know which H/W version is working well. Thanks.
i'm wondering if you have an earlier version or later version of the h/w. it would be useful to know which h/w version is working well. thanks.
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