Asus RT-BE88U vs Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (2026)

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Asus and Ubiquiti sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra over Asus RT-BE88U, driven by price and rating.

Winner

Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra

$136.00

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Its biggest wins come from price and rating, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. You should still consider Asus RT-BE88U if its specific feature mix matters more than raw overall balance. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra.

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Feature	Asus RT-BE88U	Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra	Winner
Price	$349.99	$136.00	Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra
Rating	4.3	4.5	Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra

Asus

Asus RT-BE88U

$349.99

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- Price: $349.99 vs $136.00
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5

Winner

Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra

$136.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $136.00
+ Rating: 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus RT-BE88U or Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?

Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and rating.

What is the biggest difference between Asus RT-BE88U and Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus RT-BE88U lists $349.99, while Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra lists $136.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus RT-BE88U is listed at $349.99, while Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra is listed at $136.00. Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (better spec).

Who should buy Asus RT-BE88U?

Choose Asus RT-BE88U if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?

Choose Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than the competing advantages.

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