Winner
21% OFF
$314.99
$399.99
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 wins the 2026 matchup against TP-Link Deco BE85, mainly on price, rating, and warranty.
Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and warranty, with LAN port count and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports helping widen the gap. You should still consider TP-Link Deco BE85 if max Wi-Fi speed matters more than raw overall balance. That is why the final call still favors Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000.
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| Feature | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 | TP-Link Deco BE85 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $314.99 | $449.99 | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.9 | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 12 Gbps | 22 Gbps | TP-Link Deco BE85 |
| LAN Port Count | 7 | 4 | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 7 | 2 | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| WAN & Failover | Multi-WAN, WAN Failover, Cellular Backup | None | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| USB Storage | FTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media Sharing | FTP, Samba, Media Sharing | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| VPN | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNS | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, DDNS | Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | YES | YES | Tie |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | YES | Tie |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | YES | YES | Tie |
Winner
21% OFF
$314.99
$399.99
- + Price: $314.99
- + Rating: 4.1
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Max Wi-Fi Speed: 12 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
$449.99
- + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 22 Gbps
- - Price: $449.99 vs $314.99
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 or TP-Link Deco BE85?
Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 and TP-Link Deco BE85?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 lists $314.99, while TP-Link Deco BE85 lists $449.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 is listed at $314.99, while TP-Link Deco BE85 is listed at $449.99. Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 (better spec).
Who should buy Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000?
Choose Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than max Wi-Fi speed.
Who should buy TP-Link Deco BE85?
Choose TP-Link Deco BE85 if your priority is max Wi-Fi speed and that matters more than price.
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