ASUS BE6500 (PCE-BE90BT) Tri Band PCI-E WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Bottom line: The ASUS BE6500 Tri Band PCI-E WiFi 7 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the networking category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
ASUS provides a total solution for the latest WiFi 7 standard, from routers to wireless PCIe® cards. With carefully designed engineering and supporting software, ASUS WiFi 7 total solution ensures optimized capabilities and performance. ASUS PCE-BE90BT is a WiFi 7 PCIe® card that allows your PC to connect to a WiFi 7 router via the dedicated 6 GHz* ban
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for networking of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Ultrafast WiFi 7 - 1.2X faster speeds, improved connection efficiency and better network security
- All-new 6 GHz Band and 4096-QAM Modulation - Less congestion and interference and larger network capacity for WiFi connections
- Latest Bluetooth 5.4 - Security, reliability and energy efficiency improvement comparing to last-gen high-speed Bluetooth 5.3
- Reducing Dead Zones with External Antenna -Freestanding transceiver and connecting cable allows easy positioning for the best reception
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Color | BLACK |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Model Number | PCE-BE90BT |
| Built-In Media | Antenna base with 0.8m RF cable, Low Profile Bracket, Motherbaord USB cable, PCE-BE90BT, Warranty card, Quick start guide |
| Mfr Part Number | PCE-BE90BT |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11be |
| Data Transfer Rate | 688 megabits_per_second |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth 5 |
| Warranty Description | 3 year |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.5"L x 0.9"W x 4.7"H |
| Full listing title | ASUS BE6500 (PCE-BE90BT) Tri Band PCI-E WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, WPA3 Network Security, OFDMA and MU-MIMO, Multi-Link Operation, TAA Compliant |
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