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ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380CPU socket:LGA 1151Chipset:Intel Z390Form factor:E-ATX

ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.6

Technical score

20%

9.0

Reviews score

20%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.7

Sentiment score

10%

8.4

User score

★Better than 90% of motherboards
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

19%

6.9

Memory

16%

8.8

Platform

16%

7.7

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

7.7

Ports

8%

4.6

Expansion

8%

6.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

â–²Better than 78%
9.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 100% of models

80%

8.9

Average grade

20%

9.4

Popularity

Grades by review (13)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
★Better than 100%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

7.9

Popularity

â–²Better than 50%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme

Based on 10 · 3

Reviewers praise the abundant fan headers, connectivity and BIOS, but criticise the steep cost and cramped layout, with overclocking views split.
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Technical Specifications of motherboard ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

19%

6.9

Memory

16%

8.8

Platform

16%

7.7

Storage

15%

8.7

Network

13%

7.7

Ports

8%

4.6

Expansion

8%

6.8

Power & Cooling

5%

9.4

Audio

7.6
Reviews score
9.0
User score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

8.2
CPU socket
LGA 1151
This motherboard uses LGA 1151, which is less up-to-date than 70.7% of Motherboards and the same as 13.7% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
Chipset
Intel Z390
This motherboard uses Intel Z390, which is less capable than 60.5% of Motherboards and as capable as 2.1% of Motherboards.
Form factor
E-ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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What reviewers say
DDR memory version
DDR4
This motherboard uses DDR4, which is more modern than 13.4% of Motherboards and the same as 50.4% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.1% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Maximum RAM speed
4,400 MT/s
Market range: <2.1k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 4,400 MT/s, which is lower than that of 51.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
?
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 53.5% of motherboards and equal to 31.2% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5/10, which is more flexible than 32.5% of Motherboards and the same as 67.5% of Motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
Intel RST support
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.6% of motherboards and equal to 68.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 44.8% of motherboards and equal to 55.2% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 82.7% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x4/x4/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4/x4, x8/x8/x4/x4
This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes as x16/x4/x4/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4/x4, x8/x8/x4/x4, which is more generous than 91.2% of Motherboards.
Depends on slot/M.2 population.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.7% of motherboards and equal to 15.4% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
19
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 19 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 87% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
1
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 48.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.7% of motherboards and equal to 33% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18% of motherboards and equal to 82% of motherboards.
10Gbps excluded.
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LAN speed
5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.3% of motherboards.
also includes 1GbE secondary port
LAN controller
Intel I219-V
This motherboard has a Intel I219-V LAN controller, which is faster than 58.2% of Motherboards and equal to 10% of Motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.3% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 49.8% of Motherboards and the same as 10.4% of Motherboards.
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What reviewers say
Audio codec
SupremeFX S1220
This motherboard uses SupremeFX S1220, which is higher-end than 84.3% of Motherboards and the same as 1.3% of Motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 41.2% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 50.6% of motherboards and equal to 36.3% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
4+1
This motherboard has 4+1 VRM phases, which is fewer than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 1% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
2
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 2 fan headers, which is fewer than 92% of motherboards and equal to 8% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.2% of motherboards.
AIO_PUMP 1A; W_PUMP 3A.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatformMemoryStorageExpansionPortsNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    with ESS DAC.
    SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 4 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    19 vs 15
  • 23.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    ★ Better than 100% of models

    80%

    8.9

    Average grade

    20%

    9.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (13)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    9.0 vs 7.3
  • 16.0% higher sentiment score
    8.7 vs 7.5
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    7.9

    Popularity

    8.4 vs 7.4
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    This motherboard has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 22.4% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • Includes POST code display
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a POST code display.
    Q-Code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More generous lane split
    This motherboard splits its PCIe lanes more generously than the average motherboard (x16/x4/x4/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4/x4, x8/x8/x4/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4).
    Depends on slot/M.2 population.
    x16/x4/x4/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4/x4, x8/x8/x4/x4 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 2 more PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 4 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (19 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    19 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    This motherboard has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    6 vs 4
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    also includes 1GbE secondary port
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • More capable LAN controller
    This motherboard has a faster LAN controller than the average motherboard (Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek).
    Intel I219-V vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    with ESS DAC.
    SupremeFX S1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 2 more 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has more 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (5 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    5 vs 3
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more RGB headers
    This motherboard has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
    2 vs 1
  • Includes onboard RGB lighting
    This motherboard has onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does not. 50% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
    integrated Aura Sync lighting
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    AIO_PUMP 1A; W_PUMP 3A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z390 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z390 vs Intel B860
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (4+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    4+1 vs 10
  • 3.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    2 vs 5.5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 2.53x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£380 vs £150).
    £380 vs £150
  • Narrower Windows support
    This motherboard supports a narrower range of Windows versions than the average motherboard (Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10).
    Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4).
    5 vs 5.4
  • 2.53x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is more expensive than the average motherboard (£380 vs £150).
    £380 vs £150
  • More basic chipset
    This motherboard uses a more basic chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z390 vs Intel B860).
    Intel Z390 vs Intel B860
  • Narrower Windows support
    This motherboard supports a narrower range of Windows versions than the average motherboard (Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10).
    Windows 10 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • Less recent Bluetooth version
    This motherboard has a less recent Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5 vs 5.4).
    5 vs 5.4
  • Fewer VRM phases
    This motherboard has fewer VRM phases than the average motherboard (4+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    4+1 vs 10
  • 3.5 fewer fan headers
    This motherboard has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    2 vs 5.5

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
KDS Tech
≈ estimated
12/12/2018
Hands-on review · overclocking and BIOS walkthrough
Verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a premium board with a strong BIOS, though the top PCIe slot drops to x8 when DIMM.2 is enabled.
9.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
19/10/2018
Hands-on review · overclocking tests and BIOS notes
Verdict
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is very expensive, but it meets every enthusiast need and earns an enthusiast award.
Overview video
Overview video
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
30/05/2019
Full review · Feature-packed board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme offers plenty of storage, fan and USB options and performs consistently well, though pricier rivals beat it in a few areas.
9.2
bjorn3d.com
✓ explicit
09/11/2018
First look · Z390 enthusiast board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme offers a full feature set and tuning options for most builds, though it is less suited to memory speed record attempts.
9.5
overclock3d.net
≈ estimated
19/10/2018
Full review · Enthusiast Z390 board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a strong pick for demanding enthusiasts, with a full accessory set, recovery tools and an AI overclock mode that gets quick results.
9.0
back2gaming.com
≈ estimated
05/01/2019
Full review · Bundle and layout
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a heavy but well-equipped Z390 board, with a big accessory box and a DIMM.2 riser that cools M.2 drives well.
9.0
vonguru.fr
✓ explicit
06/11/2018
Lab test · Extreme overclocking
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a high-end overclocking board that ran cleanly in cold tests but was hard to find in stores at launch.
9.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
13/02/2019
Lab test · Z390 top-end board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a top-end overclocking board whose 5G LAN port is hard to fully use with typical devices.
10
gamesource.it
✓ explicit
30/05/2019
Hands-on test · Overclocking and gaming
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a strong overclocker that reached 5.1 GHz at lower voltage than its Formula sibling, with cool power circuits and a clear BIOS.
9.5
nexthardware.com
≈ estimated
28/03/2019
Full review · Overclock-focused board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a premium overclocking board with stable performance, plenty of M.2 and USB ports, and enough features for gaming and extreme tweaking.
9.5
hwready.it
≈ estimated
05/12/2018
Hands-on test · Overclocking board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is an overclocking board that runs cooler at lower voltage than the Maximus XI Hero, and adds two M.2 slots through DIMM.2.
9.0
techgaming.nl
✓ explicit
15/02/2019
Hands-on test · Z390 flagship board
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a top overclocking board with LN2 features and dual BIOS, aimed at enthusiasts who want the most extras.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme

  • Exceptional overclocking performance and stability for 9th Gen Intel processors
  • Massive feature set including 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 5, and extensive USB 3.1 connectivity
  • Excellent cooling options with numerous fan, pump, and thermal sensor headers
  • High-end aesthetics with ROG RGB Armor and integrated LiveDash OLED display
  • User-friendly BIOS with advanced AI overclocking tools
  • Premium accessory package including the ROG DIMM.2 for extra M.2 storage
  • Robust build quality with reinforced PCI slots

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme

  • Very high price point makes it an enthusiast-only product
  • E-ATX form factor may not fit in standard mid-tower cases
  • Occasional RAM compatibility issues reported with certain high-speed DDR4 kits
  • Audio quality, while good, is noted by some reviewers as being slightly behind certain rivals
  • Peak power draw is higher than some competing boards
  • The lack of a PLX chip for managing high-lane-count PCIe configurations was a niche complaint for some users

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a flagship E-ATX Z390 motherboard designed for 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors, featuring a robust 10+2 phase VRM to support heavy overclocking on the LGA 1151 socket. Key specifications include four DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of DDR4 memory at speeds exceeding 4400MHz, an innovative ROG DIMM.2 expansion card for additional NVMe storage, and a total of four M.2 slots. Its main characteristics and pros include a built-in LiveDash OLED for real-time system stats, dual Ethernet with 5G Aquantia and Intel Gigabit LAN, integrated 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5, and extensive water-cooling headers. However, notable cons include its high premium price point, significant E-ATX physical footprint that requires a large chassis, and complex bandwidth sharing between the M.2 slots and PCIe lanes.

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