Testseek.com have collected 47 expert reviews of the Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero.
November 2021
(89%)
47 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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Decent CPU overclocking
DDR5-6400 support
Onboard Thunderbolt 4
Wi-Fi 6E
2x PCIe Gen 5.0
M.2 Gen 5.0 x4 support via ROG Hyper M.2 add-on
5x M.2 sockets
RGB support/headers
Five M.2 slots
PCIe 5.0 M.2 capable (via add-in-card)
Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports
M.2 Q-Latch means no tiny screws
Push-button GPU release
Gorgeous design
Superb M.2 and VRM cooling
Loads of features
Sleek design
20+1 Power Phase design
Lots of overclocking options in the BIOS
PCI-Express 5.0 and DDR5 support
PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 support via the Hyper M.2 card
At the time of writing, the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero can be purchased for $600 at Newegg, which is a fair price considering all of the board's features, including Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 GbE, Thunderbolt 4, premium audio, and its solid array of storage and rear p...
Sleek design, 20+1 Power Phase design, Lots of overclocking options in the BIOS, PCI-Express 5.0 and DDR5 support, PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 support via the Hyper M.2 card, Support for five M.2 drives out of the box, Thunderbolt 4.0 and USB 3.2 gen 2×2, PCIe s
Hyper M.2 card can be troublesome, RGB lighting could be better, 2.5G LAN feels basic for this board
As we come to the end of this review it is always fun to test a new platform. While sometimes it is more of the same in this case with Z690 and the Alder Lake platform it was a learning process, which can be frustrating, but at the same time really enjoya...
Published: 2021-11-11, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
As regular readers will know we do our best to, within the limits of sanity, ignore pricing when it comes to reviewing products. After all, everyone has different budgets and financial situations and what might be considered a lot of money for us isn't fo...
In this not-so-quick look at the upcoming Intel Z690 based motherboards, the thing that stands out is that most of these motherboards are overpriced. It might be a bit rude to start the conclusion in such a blunt way, but it's a fact and only made worse...
Decent CPU overclocking, DDR5-6400 support, Onboard Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x PCIe Gen 5.0, M.2 Gen 5.0 x4 support via ROG Hyper M.2 add-on, 5x M.2 sockets, RGB support/headers
Only 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Basic RGB aesthetics, No voltage readouts, ROG Hyper M.2 card
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero is available for US$600. Decent CPU overclocking DDR5-6400 support Onboard Thunderbolt 4 Wi-Fi 6E 2x PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 Gen 5.0 x4 support via ROG Hyper M.2 add-on 5x M.2 sockets RGB support/headers Only 2.5 Gb Ethernet Basic...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Joe , review by: tomshardware.com
Five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 M.2 capable (via add-in-card), Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, M.2 Q-Latch means no tiny screws, Push-button GPU release,
Divisive appearance (RGB), Price
The $599.99 Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero comes with five M.2 sockets (one PCIe 5.0 capable), Thunderbolt 4 ports, plenty of fast rear USB connectivity, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6E and more. If your budget allows and you like the RGB lighting and the design change...
Once again, as they have done for generations, ASUS has delivered a reliable well-endowed motherboard platform with the Z690 Maximus Hero. Connectivity is stacked from USB 3.2 to Thunderbolt and even M.2; a plethora of ports suitable for any consumer want...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
This is one of the nicest motherboards in the whole Z690 lineup. It's extremely pretty, and will certainly appeal to those wanting a kick-ass looking gaming build. However, it's got some really serious hardware too, with a potent VRM configuration, giving...
