Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi VS Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi share a lot of similarities in terms of their general specs. Both motherboards feature the AM5 CPU socket, the B650 chipset, and the ATX form factor, offering solid compatibility for a range of components. They both support Wi-Fi with the same versions: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), ensuring fast wireless connectivity. Additionally, both motherboards come with Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI 2.1, and RGB lighting, making them visually appealing and equipped for modern connectivity.

There are no differences between the two products when it comes to ease of overclocking, integrated graphics support (both lack it), and the fact that neither features dual BIOS or aptX support. They also both come with a 3-year warranty. The dimensions are identical too, with both having a height of 244 mm and a width of 305 mm.

While both boards offer very similar features, the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi are essentially the same when comparing the provided general information, with no additional or missing specifications between them.

The memory specifications for the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi are identical. Both motherboards support a maximum memory capacity of 256GB, providing ample room for high-performance RAM. They also both support DDR5 memory, with 4 memory slots and 2 memory channels, ensuring efficient performance in dual-channel configurations.

In terms of overclocking, both products are capable of reaching up to 8000 MHz, allowing users to maximize the potential of their memory modules for even faster speeds.

Neither motherboard supports ECC memory, which is consistent across both models. Overall, the memory specs are identical, offering the same features and capabilities for both the TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi.

The USB port configurations for the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi differ in several key areas. The B650E-E Wi-Fi offers 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) port, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port, while the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi has 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 6 USB 2.0 ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. Notably, the B650E-E Wi-Fi has no USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) ports, USB 2.0 ports, or USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, unlike the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi.

Both motherboards provide an HDMI output and a DisplayPort output, as well as an RJ45 port for wired network connectivity. They also both feature a USB Type-C port. However, the B650E-E Wi-Fi does not include any USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, Thunderbolt ports, or eSATA ports, whereas the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi includes a single USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port but lacks Thunderbolt ports or eSATA ports as well.

When it comes to legacy connectors, both motherboards lack PS/2 ports, DVI outputs, and VGA connectors. Overall, while both models provide essential connectivity options, the B650E-E Wi-Fi offers more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) and USB-C ports, while the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi offers more USB 2.0 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.

The Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi have identical connector configurations. Both motherboards provide 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and 2 USB 3.0 ports through expansion. Additionally, they each feature 4 SATA 3 connectors, 6 fan headers, and 3 M.2 sockets for storage devices.

Neither motherboard includes a TPM connector, mSATA connector, or U.2 sockets, and both models lack SATA 2 connectors. These specs are exactly the same across both products.

Overall, the connector configurations of the two motherboards are identical, offering the same expansion options and connectivity features for users.

The expansion slots of the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi are nearly identical, with both motherboards offering 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. These slots provide support for high-speed graphics cards and expansion cards, offering future-proofing for both models.

However, the two products differ in the number of PCIe x1 slots. The B650E-E Wi-Fi has 1 PCIe x1 slot, while the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi has 2 PCIe x1 slots. Both models have no PCI slots, PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, or PCIe x8 slots.

Overall, the two motherboards share most of their expansion slot features, with the key difference being the extra PCIe x1 slot found on the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi support 7.1 audio channels, providing high-quality surround sound for immersive audio experiences. Neither motherboard has an S/PDIF Out port, so users won’t have that option for digital audio output.

The key difference between the two models lies in the number of audio connectors. The B650E-E Wi-Fi has 3 audio connectors, while the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi offers 5 audio connectors, giving it a slight edge in terms of flexibility for connecting multiple audio devices.

Overall, the audio capabilities are quite similar, with the main distinction being the greater number of audio connectors on the B650E-Plus Wi-Fi.

Both the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wi-Fi and the Asus TUF Gaming B650E-Plus Wi-Fi support the same RAID configurations. They both support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0 for various storage setups. This gives users a variety of options for redundancy, performance, or a balance of both.

Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, a configuration that combines RAID 0 and RAID 1 for both speed and redundancy, which is absent from both models.

In terms of storage capabilities, there is no difference between the two motherboards in terms of RAID support—both offer identical features for configuring storage arrays.