ASRock - Z890 Taichi Aqua vs ASUS - ROG Crosshair X870E Hero

These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.

The Z890 Taichi Aqua doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.

Pick the ROG Crosshair X870E Hero if you care most about pcie slots. Its strongest claims are pcie slots.

Both ship with comparable max memory, m.2 slots, ram slots, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.