Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

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

Add a product
  • 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

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh, TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400)
82 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
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)
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
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
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, LAN, WANLAN, Power, WAN
Packaging contentidentical
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card
Features2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1500 MHz1.5 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers180 mm179 mm
WeightDiffers761 g764 g
Packaging dataidentical
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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More wireless router comparisons

All wireless router comparisons