ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi vs MSI - MEG Z890 Ace
Between the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi and MEG Z890 Ace, the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi comes out ahead in several specs, while the MEG Z890 Ace wins on m.2 slots. Overall, the TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi scores 59.2 and the MEG Z890 Ace scores 76.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MEG Z890 Ace is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MEG Z890 Ace if you care most about m.2 slots. Its strongest claims are m.2 slots.
Both ship with comparable max memory, ram slots, pcie slots, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MEG Z890 Ace is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MEG Z890 Ace wins
- ▲M.2 slots — 3.00 more. 6 vs 3.
Spec comparison
Platform
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | MSI - MEG Z890 Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | B850 | Z890 |
| Form factor | ATX | E-ATXlead |
Expansion
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | MSI - MEG Z890 Ace |
|---|---|---|
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| PCIe slots | 3 | 3 |
| M.2 slotsⓘ | 3 | 6lead |
I/O
| Spec | ASUS - TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | MSI - MEG Z890 Ace |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 10 | 14lead |
| 2.5GbE LAN | true | true |
| Wi-Fi 7ⓘ | true | true |
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