Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W VS Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi both share a lot of similarities in terms of general features. Both motherboards use the AM5 CPU socket, have a B850 chipset, and offer support for Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). They also both feature Bluetooth 5.3 and HDMI 2.1 support. When it comes to form factor, the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W is an ATX board, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi is a more compact Micro-ATX board, with the latter being slightly smaller in width (244 mm vs. 305 mm) but equal in height (244 mm).

Both boards are equipped with dual BIOS for added reliability, and both have RGB lighting for customizable aesthetics. The B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W offers easy BIOS resetting, which the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi lacks. As for overclocking, both motherboards are designed to make overclocking easy, providing flexibility for performance tuning. Neither board includes integrated graphics or an integrated CPU.

Both products come with a 3-year warranty period, and neither supports aptX. Additionally, both boards have only one CPU socket. Overall, these two models are quite similar, with the main differences being in the form factor and the ability to reset the BIOS.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi are identical when it comes to memory specifications. Both motherboards support a maximum memory amount of 256GB, feature four memory slots, and support DDR5 memory. Additionally, both models operate with two memory channels, allowing for improved performance and bandwidth. In terms of overclocked RAM speed, both motherboards support up to 8000 MHz.

Neither product supports ECC memory, so neither will be suitable for those who need error-correcting code for memory stability in certain professional or high-reliability applications.

Overall, the memory capabilities are exactly the same for both the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi, offering solid, high-performance options for enthusiasts and gamers alike.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi both offer a range of ports, but with a few differences. The B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W includes 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port. In contrast, the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has only 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A port but matches the other specifications with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port. Both boards do not offer USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 or USB 4 ports, and neither has Thunderbolt support.

For display outputs, the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W features 1 DisplayPort output and 1 HDMI output, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi provides 2 DisplayPort outputs along with 1 HDMI output. Neither motherboard includes eSATA ports or DVI outputs, and both lack VGA connectors. One notable difference is that the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W has 2 USB 2.0 ports, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi does not have any USB 2.0 ports.

Both products feature 1 RJ45 Ethernet port, and both support USB Type-C connectivity. The TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi is the only one to include a PS/2 port, which the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W does not offer. Overall, the two boards have similar port offerings, with the main differences being in the number of USB 2.0 ports, the DisplayPort outputs, and the inclusion of the PS/2 port on the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi are fairly similar when it comes to connectors, though there are a few differences. Both motherboards offer 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) and 2 USB 3.0 ports (through expansion). The B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W provides 6 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion), while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has 4 USB 2.0 ports (through expansion). Both boards come with 4 SATA 3 connectors and 3 M.2 sockets.

In terms of fan headers, the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W has 6, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has 4, giving the former a bit more flexibility for cooling. The B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W also includes a TPM connector, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi does not. Neither board includes U.2 or mSATA connectors, and neither has SATA 2 connectors.

Overall, the main differences between the two motherboards in this group are the number of USB 2.0 expansion ports, the number of fan headers, and the presence of the TPM connector on the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W.

The Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi have notable differences in their expansion slot configurations. The B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W features 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 2 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, providing more flexibility for high-speed graphics cards or expansion cards. In contrast, the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi also has 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot but lacks the additional PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, offering only 1 PCIe x1 slot for smaller expansion cards.

Both motherboards have no PCI slots, PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, or PCIe x4 slots. Additionally, neither motherboard includes PCIe x8 slots, so both have relatively limited options for multi-GPU or high-bandwidth PCIe devices beyond the single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.

In summary, the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W offers more expansion potential with its dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, while the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi has fewer slots overall, with just a single PCIe x1 slot for expansion.

The audio specifications for the Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi are identical. Both motherboards support 7.1 audio channels, providing high-quality surround sound for immersive audio experiences. Neither motherboard has an S/PDIF Out port, so optical audio output is not available. Both also offer 3 audio connectors, which can be used for connecting various audio devices like speakers, headphones, or microphones.

In summary, both models are quite similar in terms of audio capabilities, with the same number of audio channels, connectors, and the absence of an S/PDIF Out port.

The storage capabilities of the Asus B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the Asus TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi are very similar. Both motherboards support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), and RAID 5 configurations, offering a range of options for data redundancy and performance. They also both support RAID 0, which is useful for maximizing performance by striping data across multiple drives. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, which is a mirrored and striped RAID configuration that combines the benefits of RAID 1 and RAID 0.

Overall, both the B850 Max Gaming Wi-Fi W and the TUF Gaming B850M-E Wi-Fi offer identical RAID support, with the same set of available RAID levels and the exclusion of RAID 0+1.