Winner
28% OFF
$157.99
$219.99
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Asus RT-BE82U is the more complete option versus Google Nest WiFi Pro in 2026, helped most by price, rating, and warranty.
What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and max Wi-Fi speed keep the advantage from looking narrow. Google Nest WiFi Pro remains a niche alternative if Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and smart home protocols matter more than the rest of the comparison. As a general recommendation, Asus RT-BE82U comes out on top.
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| Feature | Asus RT-BE82U | Google Nest WiFi Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $157.99 | $199.99 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | NO | YES | Google Nest WiFi Pro |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | NO | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Max Wi-Fi Speed | 6.5 Gbps | 5.4 Gbps | Asus RT-BE82U |
| LAN Port Count | 4 | 1 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 4 | 0 | Asus RT-BE82U |
| WAN & Failover | Multi-WAN, WAN Failover | None | Asus RT-BE82U |
| USB Storage | FTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media Sharing | None | Asus RT-BE82U |
| Smart Home Protocols | None | Thread Border Router, Matter Controller | Google Nest WiFi Pro |
| VPN | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNS | None | Asus RT-BE82U |
Winner
28% OFF
$157.99
$219.99
- + Price: $157.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): NO vs YES
- - Smart Home Protocols: None vs Thread Border Router, Matter Controller
$199.99
- + Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): YES
- + Smart Home Protocols: Thread Border Router, Matter Controller
- - Price: $199.99 vs $157.99
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Asus RT-BE82U or Google Nest WiFi Pro?
Asus RT-BE82U has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Asus RT-BE82U and Google Nest WiFi Pro?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus RT-BE82U lists $157.99, while Google Nest WiFi Pro lists $199.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Asus RT-BE82U is listed at $157.99, while Google Nest WiFi Pro is listed at $199.99. Asus RT-BE82U (better spec).
Who should buy Asus RT-BE82U?
Choose Asus RT-BE82U if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax).
Who should buy Google Nest WiFi Pro?
Choose Google Nest WiFi Pro if your priority is Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and smart home protocols and that matters more than price.
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