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ASUS RT-BE88U vs TP-Link Deco BE65: specifications

Manufacturer-listed specifications for ASUS RT-BE88U, TP-Link Deco BE65, presented by product with source links.

By MainBuyer Editorial TeamPublished 14 October 2026Updated 14 October 2026Research-based assessment
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Specifications side by side

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Manufacturer-listed specifications by topic
TopicASUS RT-BE88UTP-Link Deco BE65
CapacityNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Wireless speeds are specified as 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be).
DimensionsNot covered in this article’s approved evidence.
  • Each Deco BE65 unit measures 4.23 × 4.23 × 6.93 in (107.5 × 107.5 × 176 mm) (W×D×H).
Documented modes
  • The router supports dual-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which aggregates bandwidth across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
  • Guest Network Pro lets users set up to five SSIDs.
  • The router supports VLANs for organizing devices into logical groups.
  • Supported working modes are Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
Documented controls
  • The router has a dedicated gaming port that prioritizes gaming traffic from connected devices without configuration.
  • Physical buttons are 1 × Reset button and 1 × WPS button.
Documented components
  • The router is powered by a quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU.
  • The router comes with four detachable antennas that can be physically repositioned.
Not covered in this article’s approved evidence.
Documented connections
  • A phone can be connected to the router's USB port to provide 4G or 5G mobile tethering as a primary or backup internet connection.
  • Each Deco unit has 4 × 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports that support WAN/LAN auto-sensing.
Documented compatibility
  • The router supports VPN protocols including WireGuard.
  • The router supports AiMesh for building a whole-home mesh network.
  • Deco BE65 can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices.
SourceASUS RT-BE88U manufacturer sourceTP-Link Deco BE65 manufacturer source

ASUS RT-BE88U

  • The router supports dual-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which aggregates bandwidth across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
  • The router is powered by a quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU.
  • The router comes with four detachable antennas that can be physically repositioned.
  • A phone can be connected to the router's USB port to provide 4G or 5G mobile tethering as a primary or backup internet connection.
  • The router supports VPN protocols including WireGuard.
  • Guest Network Pro lets users set up to five SSIDs.
  • The router has a dedicated gaming port that prioritizes gaming traffic from connected devices without configuration.
  • The router supports VLANs for organizing devices into logical groups.
  • The router supports AiMesh for building a whole-home mesh network.

TP-Link Deco BE65

  • Wireless speeds are specified as 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be).
  • Each Deco unit has 4 × 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports that support WAN/LAN auto-sensing.
  • Physical buttons are 1 × Reset button and 1 × WPS button.
  • Supported working modes are Router Mode and Access Point Mode.
  • Each Deco BE65 unit measures 4.23 × 4.23 × 6.93 in (107.5 × 107.5 × 176 mm) (W×D×H).
  • Deco BE65 can be controlled by voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices.

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Bottom line

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