Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh vs ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 47identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:Yes
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:9400 Mbit/s
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
  • LED indicators
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:Power, LAN, WAN
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):LAN, Power, WAN
  • Processor frequency
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:1500 MHz
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):1.5 MHz
  • Processor cores
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:4
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2
  • Power source type
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:AC
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):DC
  • Depth
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:180 mm
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):179 mm

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Comparison of RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
82 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs9400 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)5764 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Support Samba (storage)YesYes
Media serverYesYes
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuard
VPN supportDiffersnstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPNInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bandwidth controlYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportYesYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, LAN, WANLAN, Power, WAN
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity66
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1500 MHz1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Internal memory1000 MB1000 MB
Flash memory256 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current2.5 A2.5 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers180 mm179 mm
Height191 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers761 g764 g
Width320 mm320 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthKnown for one442 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one236 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one82 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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