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ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:9400 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 10 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

40%

8.7

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 91% of routers
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

★Better than 92%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.6

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

★Better than 96%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
8 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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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 25% 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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 78 lists (1%)
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

Based on 7 · 2

Reviewers like its gaming focus and storage options, but say real-world Wi-Fi performance falls short of expectations.
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Ranked #41 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.6

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

8.7
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

8.7
Brand name
ASUS
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
9,400 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 9,400 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 93.2% of routers and equal to 0.2% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 MHz channel width options, which is more than 94.3% of routers and the same as 5.3% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
?
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
?
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 66% of routers and the same as 18.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 82.4% of routers and on par with 9.6% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
?
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CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 73.4% of routers and on par with 7% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 83% of routers and the same as 11.6% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
6
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 6 external antennas, which is more than 90.5% of routers and the same as 3.5% of routers.
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What reviewers say

ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 vs the average router

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  • 5.37x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9,400 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    9,400 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Faster LAN ports
    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
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    8 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 8.1% better value for money
    ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 has better value for money than the average router (8.73 vs 8.1).
    8.73 vs 8.08
  • 5.37x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9,400 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    9,400 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    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 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz + 320 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 + 320 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    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
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    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
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 2x more internal storage
    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
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 4 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (6 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    6 vs 2
  • 6 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2025 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2025 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 252.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (304 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    304 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 120 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (174 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    174 mm vs 54 mm
  • 68.4% more expensive
    ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is more expensive than the average router (£160 vs £95).
    £160 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 69.8% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (764 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    764 g vs 450 g
  • 68.4% more expensive
    ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is more expensive than the average router (£160 vs £95).
    £160 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 252.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (304 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    304 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 120 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (174 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    174 mm vs 54 mm
  • 69.8% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (764 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    764 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

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

7.0
CLP Tutorials
≈ estimated
14/12/2025
Hands-on review · WLAN, VPN, NAS and power tests
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 offers fair value if the price drops, but trails rivals in every area.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
mkaugaming.com
✓ explicit
29/04/2026
Hands-on review · Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with AiMesh and 2.5GbE ports that suits large homes, though its six antennas look bulky.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
25/04/2026
Lab test · Tri-band gaming router
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a solid tri-band gaming router with Game Boost and Open NAT, but its 6GHz band covers little ground.
8.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
20/10/2026
Hands-on test · Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 suits gamers and busy homes, with three Wi-Fi bands running at once and four 2.5Gbps ports, but speeds trail rivals.
9.0
gamingaustralia.com.au
✓ explicit
24/06/2026
Everyday use · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a Wi-Fi 7 router that's easy to set up, with steady connections and long range, suited to homes with many devices.
9.0
hardwareinside.de
≈ estimated
09/07/2026
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a Wi-Fi 7 router with easy app setup and per-device DNS, but its antennas tilt only slightly and the web interface feels crowded.
9.0
casaia.fr
✓ explicit
26/10/2025
Home test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a Wi-Fi 7 router that stays stable under 4K streaming and gaming, but its 2.5Gbps WAN port caps very fast internet lines.
9.0
redeszone.net
✓ explicit
26/12/2025
Lab test · Gaming router
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 is a well-rounded Wi-Fi 7 gaming router with a priority port, but it can't combine two ports for faster NAS transfers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

  • Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 at 9400 Mbps with 320 MHz channels
  • Four 2.5 Gbps ports for console, PC and NAS
  • Dedicated gaming port, OpenNAT and three-step port forwarding
  • Six fixed antennas cover about 232 m²
  • AiMesh, AiProtection and VPN support
  • Guest Wi-Fi and parental controls included

What customers don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

  • Large body, 304 mm tall and 764 g
  • No 10 Gbps port for lines faster than 2.5G
  • Setup and control rely on an app
  • Mid-range price for a router without 10G

Verdict

Gamers get a dedicated gaming port on the TUF Gaming BE9400, and the rest of the hardware backs it up. It is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router rated at 9400 Mbps, with 320 MHz channels and four 2.5 Gbps ports for a console, a PC and a NAS. Three-step port forwarding and OpenNAT make game traffic simple to manage. Six fixed antennas cover roughly 232 square metres, and guest Wi-Fi, parental controls and a VPN option cover the household side. AiProtection handles network security, and AiMesh lets you add nodes later. The router stands 304 mm tall and weighs 764 g, so it needs real desk or shelf space. Control is through an app. It costs mid-range money and suits fast fibre lines and busy gaming households.

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