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Asus RT-BE9700 vs eero Pro 7

Full Routers comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Asus and eero sites.
2026 verdict
Between Asus RT-BE9700 and eero Pro 7, Asus RT-BE9700 is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on price, LAN port count, and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports.
Asus RT-BE9700
Winner
Asus RT-BE9700
$249.99
Buy on Amazon USA
Its biggest wins come from price, LAN port count, and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports, and WAN & failover and USB storage add more confidence to the verdict. eero Pro 7 remains a niche alternative if rating, max Wi-Fi speed, and smart home protocols matter more than the rest of the comparison. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Asus RT-BE9700.
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eero Pro 7
eero

eero Pro 7

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$299.99
Buy on Amazon USA

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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • LAN Port Count2.5×Asus RT-BE97005 vs 2
  • Max Wi-Fi Speed+11%eero Pro 710.8 Gbps vs 9.7 Gbps
FeatureAsus RT-BE9700eero Pro 7Winner
Price$249.99$299.99Asus RT-BE9700
Rating3.94.3eero Pro 7
Max Wi-Fi Speed9.7 Gbps10.8 Gbpseero Pro 7
LAN Port Count52Asus RT-BE9700
LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports40Asus RT-BE9700
WAN & FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverWAN FailoverAsus RT-BE9700
USB StorageFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingNoneAsus RT-BE9700
Smart Home ProtocolsNoneThread Border Router, Matter Controllereero Pro 7
VPNVPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNSDDNSAsus RT-BE9700
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)YESYESTie
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)YESYESTie
Mesh Wi-FiYESYESTie
Winner
Asus

Asus RT-BE9700

Prime exclusive deal
$249.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $249.99
  • + LAN Port Count: 5
  • + LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports: 4
  • - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.3
  • - Max Wi-Fi Speed: 9.7 Gbps vs 10.8 Gbps
eero

eero Pro 7

Prime exclusive deal
$299.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 10.8 Gbps
  • + Smart Home Protocols: Thread Border Router, Matter Controller
  • - Price: $299.99 vs $249.99
  • - LAN Port Count: 2 vs 5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus RT-BE9700 or eero Pro 7?

Asus RT-BE9700 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, LAN port count, and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports.

What is the biggest difference between Asus RT-BE9700 and eero Pro 7?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus RT-BE9700 lists $249.99, while eero Pro 7 lists $299.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus RT-BE9700 is listed at $249.99, while eero Pro 7 is listed at $299.99. Asus RT-BE9700 (better spec).

Who should buy Asus RT-BE9700?

Choose Asus RT-BE9700 if your priority is price and LAN port count and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy eero Pro 7?

Choose eero Pro 7 if your priority is rating and max Wi-Fi speed and that matters more than price.

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