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[Resale, AC] $174.08 | ASUS RT-BE88U Dual-Band High Performance WiFi 7 Router (Used - Like New) at Amazon

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The RT-BE88U is a feature-heavy WiFi 7 router that stands out for extra Ethernet ports, a 10Gb SFP plus port, 2GB of memory, and strong real-world performance with Merlin firmware and dual-WAN setups. It can run full-speed wireless benchmarks without crashing, and the added 2.4GHz spatial stream may help a little with connections and range. The main tradeoffs are that it lacks 6GHz, range on 5GHz and 40 foot tests can trail the BE86U, and mounting options are limited. Used condition also adds risk, including a DOA unit and a flaky start before stabilizing.

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  • No. The RT-BE88U is Wi‑Fi 7 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz only, so it does not include a 6GHz band. That matters if you want the least congested band and the shortest-range/highest-bandwidth Wi‑Fi 7 feature set.

    sr27Nintendo1474AdamG3548

  • The BE86U is reported to outperform the BE88U in several Wi‑Fi tests, especially at longer range on 5GHz and in 40ft coverage tests. The BE88U still offers more ports, more memory, and an extra 2.4GHz spatial stream, so it is the better pick if those extras matter more than range.

    tropicalbGreenStep601tropicalb

  • Here, "AC" means "after coupon," not Wi‑Fi 5/802.11ac. The router itself is Wi‑Fi 7/802.11be.

    chuqNintendo1474

  • Yes. The router is reported to run AsusWRT Merlin and AMTM scripts, and it has handled dual-WAN with 2.5Gbps plus 1Gbps fiber without crashing or bogging down. It also supports using all ports at full speed in real-world Wi‑Fi benchmarks.

    DietCanada

  • A used unit can arrive DOA, and the seller may only offer return rather than replacement. One report also says the router was initially flaky before later stabilizing, so buying used carries some condition risk.

    blsgator

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Aug 28, 2026 9:53 PM
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DealDadyAug 28, 2026 9:53 PM
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Best bang for buck you will find right now
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Aug 29, 2026 12:45 AM
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Nintendo1474Aug 29, 2026 12:45 AM
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Quote from sr27 View quoted comment :
People will try to convince you this is a great deal.

The fact is it is overpriced and cheaply made product to squeeze maximum profit while giving you the lowest possible tech. The lack of 6hz in wifi7nshoild tell you all you need to know. Don't buy these crap products from Asus. Better routers with 6ghz on the same prices range from a ton of other brands including tplink.

Say no to these companies that oevrcharge and under deliver.
6Ghz is not a good value. If that's the only thing you're missing, then you're worrying over nothing. Please, tell me what you cannot do without 6ghz WiFi.
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Quote from sr27 View quoted comment :
People will try to convince you this is a great deal. The fact is it is overpriced and cheaply made product to squeeze maximum profit while giving you the lowest possible tech. The lack of 6hz in wifi7nshoild tell you all you need to know. Don't buy these crap products from Asus. Better routers with 6ghz on the same prices range from a ton of other brands including tplink. Say no to these companies that oevrcharge and under deliver.
I am a tech enthusiast, and I am currently using this exact model now. It is very much worth it.

It is capable of running actively developed open source firmwares and enhancements. It has not crashed or bogged down with my Dual-Wan 2.5 gbps and 1 gpbs fiber, and has handled full speed real world wifi benchmarks.

I run AsusWRT Merlin on it as well as running AMTM scripts (all nerd crap) and utilizing all ports no problem.

The only particular issue I have seen is the lack of mounting options. Even the 3D printed mounts that do exist only mount it ports side down.
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Aug 29, 2026 3:07 AM
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GreenStep601Aug 29, 2026 3:07 AM
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Really torn between this one or the BE86U that is also on sale with coupon. From most reviews I have seen, the BE86u outperforms the 88 in most Wifi speed tests. Curious if anyone has verified or debunked that on their own.
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
6Ghz is not a good value. If that's the only thing you're missing, then you're worrying over nothing. Please, tell me what you cannot do without 6ghz WiFi.
For me I only have one wifi 7 device and that is the latest pixel that came out last week. Unless you are going to a bigger house or have the latest tech, I agree upgrading is not going to do much. I have RT-AX88U and didn't notice much difference when i upgraded from the AC68U. If anything older tech will need more configuration with the latest routers.

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Quote from GreenStep601 View quoted comment :
Really torn between this one or the BE86U that is also on sale with coupon. From most reviews I have seen, the BE86u outperforms the 88 in most Wifi speed tests. Curious if anyone has verified or debunked that on their own.
The 86 seems to be more stable and have fewer problems with random disconnects from everything I've read so I'd get that one if I had to choose between these.
Aug 29, 2026 12:04 PM
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djh53150Aug 29, 2026 12:04 PM
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Dead. Now it's $248.68
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Dead. Now it's $248.68
30% still should come off at checkout
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Nintendo1474Aug 29, 2026 3:31 PM
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Quote from sr27 View quoted comment :
I can't explain poetry to a rock. If you have to ask that question, you lack basic understanding of wifi and how it works. You are obviously too lazy to look up what 6hz does, and already found the hill to die on. Let's leave you there.
6Ghz is the shortest range and most easily blocked WiFi band. It can also maintain the highest bandwidth and data rates, but you can already get gigabit with 5Ghz, which is faster than most internet connections available across the globe. Even if you do have faster internet, so few activities could actually utilize internet speeds this high. Just torrenting and downloading games, or uploading videos or backups.
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AdamG3548Aug 29, 2026 6:41 PM
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Quote from Nintendo1474 View quoted comment :
6Ghz is not a good value. If that's the only thing you're missing, then you're worrying over nothing. Please, tell me what you cannot do without 6ghz WiFi.
I mean, I'd take you one further- if you're not specifically looking to use the least congested band (6ghz), willing to take the range penalty, AND have devices that would benefit from it (all three of those things), you're probably better off buying a much less expensive wifi 6 router, and jumping to 7 when there are more options.
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Nintendo1474Aug 30, 2026 2:59 AM
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Quote from AdamG3548 View quoted comment :
I mean, I'd take you one further- if you're not specifically looking to use the least congested band (6ghz), willing to take the range penalty, AND have devices that would benefit from it (all three of those things), you're probably better off buying a much less expensive wifi 6 router, and jumping to 7 when there are more options.
Find me a cheaper router with an SFP+ port built in, please. And if it also had 8 other ethernet ports built in at the same time, that would be great.
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pdp76Aug 30, 2026 10:10 AM
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I just bought the BE86U for $206. This is obviously a better deal for the price. I'm not really concerned about the extra 10Gb ports, but I really like the idea of more Ethernet ports. I'm also concerned about range for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Should I return the BE86U and get this one instead?

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Quote from pdp76 View quoted comment :
I just bought the BE86U for $206. This is obviously a better deal for the price. I'm not really concerned about the extra 10Gb ports, but I really like the idea of more Ethernet ports. I'm also concerned about range for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Should I return the BE86U and get this one instead?
I'd return the BE86U and get the BE88U. Why? Because the BE88U has 2x the memory (2GB instead of 1GB), more ethernet ports, and an additional 10GB SFP+ port. BE88U also gives you an additional spatial stream on 2.4ghz (4x4 vs 3x3 on the BE86U). More spatial streams = more concurrent connections + marginally better range and maybe even a little more speed (but probably not too much since 2.4ghz is a very saturated/crowded wifi band). You may not notice a huge difference at 4x4 vs 3x3, but it is still more.

I also don't think 2GB RAM by itself is enough to warrant switching, but more memory isn't a bad thing and combined with all the other stuff, I would certainly return the BE86U for the BE88U.
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