Very good90/100
- High-quality 14-phase 90A VRM
- 10 USB ports, incl. 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Dual 2.5 GbE plus Wi-Fi 6E
- Four M.2 sockets
- Premium audio
- High Price
Asus' ROG Maximus XIII Hero is a full-featured Z590 motherboard that includes robust power delivery, premium audio with a DAC, four M.2 sockets, dual 2.5 GbE ports and integrated Wi-Fi 6E. Overall, the $499 Hero is a well-rounded premium board for Intel's Z590 platform.