ASUS RT BE82U Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£160Avg. price in US:~$200Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:6500 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS RT BE82U Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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8.6

Technical Score

10%

7.6

User score

★Better than 96% of routers
8.6

Technical Score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
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26%

9.0

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.0

Hardware

10%

8.8

Management

★Better than 97% of routers
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
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70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

5.7

Popularity

User score:
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Verdict

The ASUS RT-BE82U is a dual-band WiFi 7 router designed for high-performance smart homes, featuring a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and aggregate wireless speeds up to 6500 Mbps. It leverages advanced WiFi 7 technologies like 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for efficient data transmission and stable connections. A standout feature is its robust wired connectivity, offering five 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports alongside a versatile USB 3.2 port for 4G/5G mobile tethering. Main pros include its exceptional processing power, multi-gigabit wired infrastructure, and free commercial-grade AiProtection Pro security. However, notable cons include its lack of a 6 GHz frequency band and no support for ultra-wide 320 MHz channels, which are hallmark features of the WiFi 7 standard.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS RT BE82U

Technical Score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
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26%

9.0

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.9

Security

12%

8.0

Hardware

10%

8.8

Management

8.6
ASUS RT BE82U has a technical score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 96.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

5.7

Popularity

User score:
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4.1
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4.2
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7.6
ASUS RT BE82U has a user score of 7.58 points, which is lower than that of 79.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
ASUS RT BE82U has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 58.1% of products in this category.
5.7
ASUS RT BE82U has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 58.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.9
ASUS RT BE82U has a value-for-money score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 97.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 96.1% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
6,500 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
6,500 Mbps
This router delivers 6,500 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 91.5% of routers and equal to 0.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 79.1% of routers and equal to 7.1% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 7.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
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Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
Via Guest Network Pro.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 91.9% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
N. of external antennas
4
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 17.5% of routers.
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ASUS RT BE82U vs the average router

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  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4.41x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,500 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6500 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,500 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 13.6% better value for money
    ASUS RT BE82U has better value for money than the average router (8.88 vs 7.8).
    8.88 vs 7.82
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4.41x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    6,500 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6500 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    6,500 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 3 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    6
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (6 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    6 vs 3
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 285,012 more NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    300,000
    This router has more concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (300,000 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    300,000 vs 14,988
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
    Via Guest Network Pro.
  • More capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine, NFS, AFP, web access
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine, NFS, AFP, web access NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine, NFS, AFP, web access vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2 GHz
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 10 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2025 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2015
  • 2 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    4
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 18.7 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    26.8 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (26.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    26.8 W vs 8.1 W
  • 52 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    97 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (97 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    97 mm vs 45 mm
  • 77.8% more expensive
    ASUS RT BE82U is more expensive than the average router (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 49.5 mm higher height
    Height
    97 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (97 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    97 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
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    ASUS RT BE82U
    the average router
    ASUS RT BE82U has a lower user score than the average router (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • 77.8% more expensive
    ASUS RT BE82U is more expensive than the average router (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS RT BE82U
    the average router
    ASUS RT BE82U has a lower user score than the average router (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 18.7 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    26.8 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (26.8 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    26.8 W vs 8.1 W
  • 52 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    97 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (97 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    97 mm vs 45 mm
  • 49.5 mm higher height
    Height
    97 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (97 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    97 mm vs 47.5 mm

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Third-party reviews

United States

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS RT BE82U?

  • High-speed performance with Wi-Fi 7 technology for multiple 4K streams and gaming
  • Strong signal strength and extensive coverage even in larger homes or across multiple rooms
  • Intuitive and feature-rich mobile app for easy network management
  • Dedicated IoT network for separating smart home devices from the main network
  • Flexible AiMesh system allowing expansion with other ASUS routers
  • Good value for money compared to other Wi-Fi 7 models
  • Includes robust security features like AiProtection without extra subscription costs

What customers dislike about ASUS RT BE82U?

  • Does not support the 6GHz band, which is a key feature of higher-end Wi-Fi 7 routers
  • Mixed reports on setup difficulty, with some finding it easy while others faced a learning curve
  • Occasional reports of Wi-Fi stability issues or drops in certain environments
  • Separating the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands can be difficult for less technical users
  • Performance and range can be inconsistent in homes with thick concrete walls

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