ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
The current ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · LGA1851
Retailer photo of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO (ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Works well for: Gaming Build
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Socket
- LGA 1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory
- DDR5 · 4 slots
- M.2 slots
- 12
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumConsider: ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI offers stronger value around CAD 240.Compare
Prices & availability
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
3 tracked offers · 3 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO (ATX) | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 29 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO (ATX) | ASUS | New | CAD 630 | 29 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO (ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 630 | 29 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HEROMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#84 of 698 graded motherboards
- #81 ASUSASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI 90
- #82 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX 90
- #83 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME 90
- #84 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 90
- #85 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI 90
- #86 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI 90
- #87 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI 90
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#329 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #326 MSIMSI MAG B550M BAZOOKA 30
- #327 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B550M-E WIFI 30
- #328 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX 29
- #329 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 29
- #330 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-E GAMING 29
- #331 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AORUS PRO ICE 29
- #332 GigabyteGigabyte Z590 GAMING X 29
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#112 of 680 graded motherboards
- #109 MSIMSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO 91
- #110 ASUSASUS PRIME Z890-P WIFI 91
- #111 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX 91
- #112 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 91
- #113 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI 91
- #114 ASUSASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W 91
- #115 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AERO G 91
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#349 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #346 ASUSASUS TUF B365M-PLUS GAMING 29
- #347 ASUSASUS PRIME B760-PLUS D4 29
- #348 MSIMSI Z590 PRO WIFI 29
- #349 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 29
- #350 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-A 29
- #351 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B760-I GAMING WIFI 29
- #352 GigabyteGigabyte B760M DS3H DDR4 29
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#86 of 687 graded motherboards
- #83 ASUSASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI 85
- #84 ASRockASRock X870 Taichi Creator 85
- #85 GigabyteGigabyte X870 GAMING WIFI6 85
- #86 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 85
- #87 ASRockASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 84
- #88 ASUSASUS PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI 84
- #89 ASUSASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E EXTREME 84
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#176 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #173 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI 66
- #174 MSIMSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI 66
- #175 MSIMSI B550-A PRO 66
- #176 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 66
- #177 SapphireSapphire NITRO+ B850M WIFI 66
- #178 ASUSASUS PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 66
- #179 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI 66
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#384 of 698 graded motherboards
- #381 MSIMSI PRO Z790-P WIFI 53
- #382 ASUSASUS 90MB1KG0-M0AAY0 53
- #383 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX 53
- #384 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 53
- #385 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 AERO G 53
- #386 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING 52
- #387 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING 52
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#472 of 722 currently priced motherboards
- #469 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX TRX40-E GAMING 23
- #470 MSIMSI MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI 23
- #471 ASUSASUS PRIME A620M-A 23
- #472 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO 23
- #473 ASUSASUS PRIME B360-PLUS 23
- #474 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 D AX 23
- #475 GigabyteGigabyte X870E AERO X3D WOOD 23
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value29 | Higher capability MSI PRO X870E-S EVO WIFI 25 +11% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI 63 +0% capability |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeA Value29 | Higher capability MSI PRO B650-P WIFI S 50 +10% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF B 72 -8% capability |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeB Value66 | Higher capability Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 A 86 +11% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI B 93 +0% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value23 | Higher capability Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX S 45 +88% capability | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 100 +33% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyCAD 230 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI holds Relative Value 63 against its 29 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 240
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallyCAD 225 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Gaming Build, in the 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 72 against its 29 for Gaming Build, at CAD 200
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded B for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 425CAD 425 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Workstation, in the 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 425); check the price on AmazonCAD 425 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Workstation, in the 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI holds Relative Value 93 against its 66 for Workstation. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but A for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX grades S at CAD 265
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallyCAD 183 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Small-Case Fit, in the 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 100 against its 23 for Small-Case Fit. Check on Amazon.
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
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Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
- Socket
- LGA 1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 12
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 2
- USB ports
- 6
- USB Type-C
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Ethernet
- 5 Gb/s
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Features
- RAID
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1851
Takes LGA 1851 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR5 · 4 slots · up to 192 GB
Takes DDR5 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #84 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 149. ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO offers A-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #112 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 149. ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO offers B-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #86 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 149. ASUS PRIME B650-PLUS WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #384 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 149. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-08–2026-11-09 · formula mobo-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.