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Amazon eero 7 vs ASUS RT-AX82U: Comparison
Amazon eero 7 and ASUS RT-AX82U differ on aggregate wifi speed: Amazon eero 7 at 5000 Mbps, ASUS RT-AX82U at 5400 Mbps, which puts ASUS RT-AX82U ahead on that measure. They match on band configuration and supports 6ghz.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | Amazon | ASUS |
| Router Type | Mesh System | Gaming |
| Band Configuration | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| Device Type | Mesh System | Gaming Router |
| Special Features | Alexa integration, eero app setup, optional eero Plus subscription for advanced security | Mobile Game Mode, Instant Guard VPN app, AiProtection Pro, AiMesh support |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 7 | WiFi 6 |
| Supports 6GHz | No | No |
| Aggregate WiFi Speed | 5000 Mbps | 5400 Mbps |
| Speed Class | BE5000 | AX5400 |
| Max Channel Width | 240MHz | 160MHz |
| Spatial Streams Total | 4 | 6 |
| 5GHz Streams | 2 | 4 |
| WAN Port Speed | 2.5GbE | 1GbE |
| Max LAN Port Speed | 2.5GbE | 1GbE |
| Multi-Gig Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| Mesh Ecosystem | Eero | AiMesh |
| Model | eero 7 | RT-AX82U |
| Source URL | https://eero.com/support/articles/eero-7 | https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax82u/techspec/ |
Verdict
Amazon eero 7
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The easiest on-ramp to WiFi 7 for households already in the eero or Amazon ecosystem.