Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W VS Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi both feature an AM5 CPU socket and a 3-year warranty period, with no differences in these areas. However, their chipsets differ slightly: the B850 Max Gaming uses a B850 chipset, while the TUF Gaming model has a B650 chipset.

In terms of form factor, the B850 Max Gaming is an ATX board (305 mm width), while the TUF Gaming B650EM-E is a more compact Micro-ATX board (244 mm width). Both support Wi-Fi, but the TUF Gaming B650EM-E has a slightly older Bluetooth version (5.2) compared to the B850 Max Gaming, which has Bluetooth 5.3. Both products support the same Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), offering similar wireless connectivity options.

Regarding additional features, the B850 Max Gaming has dual BIOS support, RGB lighting, and is easy to reset the BIOS, while the TUF Gaming B650EM-E lacks dual BIOS and an easy BIOS reset function. Both motherboards have HDMI 2.1 output and no integrated graphics or CPU. Neither model supports aptX audio, and both are easy to overclock. The height for both motherboards is the same at 244 mm.

Both the Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi support a maximum memory amount of 256GB, and both have the same number of memory slots (4) and memory channels (2). They also both support DDR5 memory, and offer an overclocked RAM speed of 8000 MHz. Additionally, neither motherboard supports ECC memory.

In summary, when it comes to memory specifications, there are no differences between these two models. They both offer similar performance and capacity potential for users looking to maximize their system's memory capabilities.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi both provide a similar selection of ports, but there are a few differences. The B850 Max Gaming offers 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, compared to just 1 on the TUF Gaming B650EM-E. Both motherboards feature 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port. However, the B850 Max Gaming has no USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, while the TUF Gaming model lacks any USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or USB 4 ports.

In terms of video outputs, both motherboards include an HDMI output. The B850 Max Gaming also features a DisplayPort output, while the TUF Gaming model has two. The B850 Max Gaming does not have a VGA connector or DVI output, which is the same for the TUF Gaming B650EM-E. The B850 Max Gaming does not include PS/2 ports, while the TUF Gaming board does offer 1 PS/2 port.

When it comes to networking, both models have 1 RJ45 port, ensuring similar wired connectivity. Neither motherboard has eSATA, Thunderbolt 3 or 4 ports, or DVI outputs, and both support USB Type-C. Overall, the main differences between the two boards are in the number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, DisplayPort outputs, and the presence of a PS/2 port on the TUF Gaming B650EM-E.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi both have 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) and 2 USB 3.0 ports (through expansion). The B850 Max Gaming offers 6 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion), whereas the TUF Gaming B650EM-E has 4 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion). Both motherboards have 4 SATA 3 connectors and 3 M.2 sockets, so there are no differences in storage connectivity between the two models.

In terms of cooling and connectivity, the B850 Max Gaming has 6 fan headers, while the TUF Gaming B650EM-E has 4 fan headers. The B850 Max Gaming also includes a TPM connector, which is not present on the TUF Gaming B650EM-E. Both motherboards do not have any U.2 or mSATA connectors, and neither includes SATA 2 connectors.

Overall, the main distinctions in this group are the number of USB 2.0 ports (through expansion), fan headers, and the presence of a TPM connector on the B850 Max Gaming motherboard.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi have distinct configurations when it comes to expansion slots. The B850 Max Gaming includes 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, while the TUF Gaming B650EM-E features only 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and no PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. Additionally, the B850 Max Gaming has no PCIe x1 or PCI slots, whereas the TUF Gaming B650EM-E includes 1 PCIe x1 slot and no PCI slots.

Both motherboards do not have PCIe 2.0 x16 or PCIe x8 slots, which means the expansion slot offerings in terms of legacy support are the same for both models.

Overall, the B850 Max Gaming offers more flexibility with its multiple x16 PCIe slots across different generations, while the TUF Gaming B650EM-E offers a simpler configuration with a PCIe x1 slot for additional expansion needs.

Both the Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi feature 7.1 audio channels, providing similar high-quality sound capabilities. Neither motherboard has an S/PDIF Out port, so users will need to rely on alternative audio connections. Both motherboards are equipped with 3 audio connectors, offering standard audio output options for speakers or headphones.

In summary, the audio specifications of both motherboards are identical, with no notable differences between the two models in terms of sound channels, S/PDIF support, or available audio connectors.

Both the Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B650EM-E Wi-Fi support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0, offering similar RAID options for storage configuration. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, which is a mirrored and striped RAID configuration.

In conclusion, the storage capabilities of both motherboards are identical in terms of RAID support, providing the same range of options for users looking to configure their storage arrays.