Asus Prime B860-Plus VS Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E

Both boards share a solid and identical foundation: the LGA 1851 socket, B860 chipset, standard ATX form factor (244 × 305 mm), and HDMI 2.1 output. They also match on warranty length (3 years), dual BIOS support, and overclocking accessibility — meaning neither board disadvantages the user on the core platform-level features that matter most for build compatibility and longevity.

The sharpest divide is connectivity. The Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E includes built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth, which eliminates the need for a separate PCIe adapter or USB dongle — a real convenience advantage in compact or cable-managed builds, and particularly valuable in environments where running an Ethernet cable is impractical. The Asus Prime B860-Plus omits both entirely, meaning wireless connectivity must be added at extra cost and potentially sacrificing a PCIe slot. On the flip side, the Asus board offers RGB lighting and an easy BIOS reset mechanism — features the Gigabyte lacks — which appeal to aesthetics-focused builders and those who want simpler BIOS recovery without physical intervention.

For most users, the Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E holds a practical edge in this group, since built-in wireless connectivity is a functional necessity for many setups, while RGB and easy BIOS reset, though convenient, are secondary concerns. However, for wired-only desktop builds where aesthetics and ease of maintenance matter, the Asus Prime B860-Plus is a competitive alternative rather than a clear loser.

Both the Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E support a maximum memory amount of 256GB. They also have the same number of memory slots, with 4 available slots in each motherboard. Both motherboards use DDR5 memory, and they support dual memory channels. Additionally, neither of the boards supports ECC memory.

When it comes to overclocked RAM speeds, the Asus Prime B860-Plus can reach up to 8666 MHz, while the Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E supports a higher overclocked RAM speed of 9066 MHz.

The Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E both offer a similar range of ports. The Asus board provides 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A port, and 2 USB 2.0 ports. It also includes 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, but lacks USB-C ports. On the other hand, the Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E has 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and also 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, but similarly lacks USB-C ports. The Asus board offers a broader mix of USB-A ports, while the Gigabyte board has more USB 2.0 ports.

Both motherboards come with an HDMI output, a DisplayPort output, and 1 RJ45 port for networking. The Asus board has 1 USB Type-C port, while the Gigabyte board also includes a USB Type-C port, making these features identical in both models. Neither motherboard includes USB 4, Thunderbolt, eSATA, DVI, or VGA connectors, though the Asus model lacks a PS/2 port, whereas the Gigabyte board includes one.

The Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E offer identical configurations for connectors. Both motherboards feature 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and 2 USB 3.0 ports through expansion. They also each provide 4 SATA 3 connectors, 6 fan headers, and 3 M.2 sockets. Additionally, both have a TPM connector, and neither motherboard includes U.2 sockets or mSATA connectors. The number of SATA 2 connectors is also 0 on both boards.

In summary, the connector options are the same for both the Asus and Gigabyte motherboards, with no differences in this group.

The Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E differ in their expansion slot configurations. The Asus board has 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, but no PCIe x1, PCIe x4, or PCIe x8 slots. In contrast, the Gigabyte board features 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, but lacks a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. It also provides 2 PCIe x1 slots and no PCIe x4 or PCIe x8 slots.

Both boards lack PCI slots, PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, and expansion slots for older interfaces. Additionally, neither motherboard includes any PCIe x4 or PCIe x8 slots, focusing on the more common x16 and x1 configurations.

Both the Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E motherboards offer 7.1 audio channels, providing high-quality sound output. Neither motherboard includes an S/PDIF Out port, which means they both lack support for digital audio output through this connector. Additionally, both motherboards feature 3 audio connectors, which can be used for various audio devices such as speakers, headphones, and microphones.

In summary, the audio capabilities of these two motherboards are identical across all key specifications.

Both the Asus Prime B860-Plus and Gigabyte B860 Eagle WiFi6E motherboards support the same RAID configurations. They both support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0, which provide flexibility in setting up various types of storage arrays. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, meaning they cannot configure storage in this specific arrangement.

In summary, both motherboards have identical RAID support capabilities, offering the same range of RAID options for storage management.