Tuesday, April 7th 2026

ASUS Announces ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080

ASUS today announced the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080, introducing networking solutions into the ProArt family of Creator-First devices designed for modern studios. Joining the existing ProArt lineup of laptops, displays, graphics cards, motherboards, and other creator-focused products, these new devices help build a more complete studio infrastructure for creators. Combining dual-band Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, intelligent traffic prioritization, and high-speed multi-gigabit wired expansion, the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080 enable quick file transfers, cloud collaboration, and stable connections across multiple creative devices.

The ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 delivers dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with throughput performance of up to 5000 Mbps plus Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and dual 2.5G WAN/LAN connectivity for flexible, high-speed wired connections. Creator-First adaptive QoE intelligently prioritizes creative traffic in real time, helping to ensure fast file transfers, smooth cloud collaboration, and streaming across connected devices, in harmony with other network activity. ASUS Smart Home Master software further simplifies network segmentation through dedicated SSIDs for IoT devices and VPN connections, enabling more intuitive management across studio and personal environments.
Flexible wired expansion for studio connectivity
The ProArt Switch PQG-U1080 extends wired connectivity with eight 2.5G RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ ports, supporting high-speed connections for workstations, NAS systems, Wi-Fi 7 access points, and other bandwidth-intensive devices. Designed for flexible deployment, it supports desktop placement, table-leg mounting, and magnetic attachment, enabling clean integration into a wide range of studio environments.

Unified connectivity across the creative workspace
Pairing the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 with the ProArt Switch PQG-U1080 creates a comprehensive networking solution for creator studios, combining intelligent wireless traffic prioritization with expandable multi-gigabit wired connectivity. The setup enables stable connections across workstations, NAS systems, and other connected creative devices, helping streamline file transfers and collaboration in demanding multi-device environments. It also expands the ProArt ecosystem into networking, providing creators with a more integrated and scalable studio infrastructure.
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8 Comments on ASUS Announces ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080

#1
dgianstefani
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Creator router without 5/10 GbE?
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#2
Onasi
dgianstefaniCreator router without 5/10 GbE?
Agreed, it’s a bit odd. I suppose ProArt lost all meaning, just like TUF did and Asus just slaps it on anything and everything just to justify the price premium.
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#3
TumbleGeorge
dgianstefaniCreator router without 5/10 GbE?
What. :) Just "Art" with this parameters I think that use only 2.4&5GHz.
Edit: In table of characteristics is mentioned that use 2.4-5GHz
But also that have 2*10Gbps SFP+ optical ports.
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#4
dgianstefani
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TumbleGeorgeBut also that have 2*10Gbps SFP+ optical ports.
That's the switch.
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#5
ToTTenTranz
Why are triband 6GHz routers and mesh units so rare and more expensive than the others, nowadays?

Is it just market segmentation or are the radio units and modems that much more expensive?
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#6
TheLostSwede
News Editor
ToTTenTranzWhy are triband 6GHz routers and mesh units so rare and more expensive than the others, nowadays?

Is it just market segmentation or are the radio units and modems that much more expensive?
Both. It's also not just a matter of adding that third radio, but often you need a more expensive SoC, more RAM, better cooling and so on.
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#8
CosmicWanderer
If only that switch had SFP-RJ45 10G combo ports. This would have been perfect. I don't want to have to get expensive adapters, or cheap unreliable ones.
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