ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO

Best of IT Award 2020

It has fully unleashed the power of Intel Z590 CPU

Recommended

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO is quite expensive and powerful

Editor's Choice

Among Asus models, the ROG Maximus XIII Hero is the vice champion, right behind the Extreme model.

Gold award

The MAXIMUS XIII HERO can not only easily curb this 11700KF processor with an excellent VRM section, but also on the other front of the fight to prevent the thermal deceleration of the new generation of SSDs, it is a huge victory.

AXE Diamond

ROG Maximus XIII Hero continues to build on the legacy of its predecessors, packing upgraded power, smart cooling and light-speed connectivity with a rich exterior.

Top Product

Asus, on the other hand, delivers a very well-rounded overall package. Layout, equipment and tuning features of the Maximus XIII Hero deserve clear praise

Buying Recommendation

Top high-end mainboard based on Intel Z590 chipset!

Top Product

...the Maximus XIII Hero one of the best motherboards ever.

Performance Award

Asus offers a very strong platform for a 11th gen Intel core CPU [...]. After benchmarking, performance are there with a complete BIOS UEFI. Asus also includes many exclusive features to make tweaking and optimization even simpler. For instance, AI Overclocking which automatically and smartly boost your CPU performance...

Gold Award

Speaking of automatic overclocking with AI, this feature allows to improve performance with a simple clic and a limited increase in tension and temperature.

Best getest

If money really isn't an issue, consider the ROG Hero the ultimate Z590 board.

Editor's Choice

...extra storage, lots of USB ports, sturdy VRMs to do everything with, beautiful design. What else do you want?

Recommended

The board is feature-packed has good aesthetics, proper performance, and overclocking options.

High-priced, but it's worth every penny

The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero leaves nothing to be desired.

VORTEZ APPROVED

Maximus XIII Hero is laden with features and is a solid option if you want to get the most out of Intel’s 11th Gen.

Pokdeward Bronze

I would say that the Intel Core i5-11600K is definitely a much better look for the 11th Gen Intel Core series, as compared to the Core i9-11900K. It doesn’t regress in core count, and it offers quite visible improvements in terms of performance across the board. My only main concern with the Core i5-10600K is probably its power draw, which is really high for a six-core CPU once you slap on an overclock.

8.5 Pokde Rating

ASUS offers quite significant improvements with the ROG Maximus XIII Hero to justify the significant price increase over its predecessor. The beefier VRMs, increased number of high speed ports and Thunderbolt 4 are definitely worth the extra cost if you can utilize them. However it does definitely jack up the entry point into the Republic of Gamers, which was already quite high previously.

8.5 Pokde Rating

We check out the ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero, the baby of the ROG Maximus XIII family. But don't underestimate it, as it has what it takes to go up against the flagships from the competition.

Gadgets 360 4.5/5

The Asus ROG Maximus XIII Hero is a great-looking high-end board and has nearly every feature you might want if you're an enthusiast. The physical layout is very good and the BIOS is easy to work with.

Recommended

A lot of motherboard, but also a lot of price

Platinum

It seems that the Hero will be the second best Asus motherboard in terms of performance of this generation Z590. And in the absence of a new Formula, we will have an Extreme model and its variant for custom cooling. Therefore, a high starting price and the great benefits that we will have in all sections will be justified.

Recommended

The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII HERO is an excellent exercise in this optimization, adding new technology components such as PCIe Gen 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4. ASUS has put all its technological muscle and its industrial design capacity to offer gamers and enthusiasts a motherboard capable of taking full advantage of processors such as the Intel Rocket Lake Core i9-11900K

Gold

The Asus ROG Maximus XIII Hero is the little sister of the Extreme, but it is nonetheless a very high-end model. It is aimed at those enthusiastic users who have not made the leap to custom liquid cooling, so they do not need those additives from the Extreme.

e-zone Choice

it is a great match with the Intel 11th Gen Core CPU

HKEPC Editor's Choice 2021

it provides high performance and stable output for long time deep overclocking

PCM Best Performance 2021

ASUS integrates multiple newest technology on this motherboard

Editor's Choice

ASUS Maximus XIII Hero – Quick Review

Best Performance

It can be used with the Intel Core i9 11900KF CPU running at 5.1Ghz, with 5000Mhz bus RAM stable throughout testing. Best performance and innovation.

Gold by XtremeHardware

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO confirmed to be a highly solid and quality motherboard

PC-Gaming.it Gold Award

The Maximus XIII is recommended for all enthusiasts who want the best on the market with unbeatable reliability.

Editor's Choice

We can say that it is a successful motherboard in many ways, we found it impressive.

Editor's Choice

ASUS has also included WiFi 6E (802.11ax) on the motherboard. This is the latest standard that supports the 6 GHz band. Of course, those who prefer wired connections are not forgotten: Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet support is also available.

Alza Gold Award

The 13th generation of HERO board from the ROG Maximus series is a great entry level into the hi-end for Intel Rocket Lake processors. The motherboard is well equipped not only in terms of power supply, but also of cooling. The overall equipment of the ASUS ROG Z590 MAXIMUS XIII HERO is excellent. The design of the board will also fit into a proper game cannon, and even in the most luxurious case it will not be a disgrace.

DD´s Recommended

There is no doubt that ASUS has done its job well. ROG Maximus XIII HERO is a fantastic excellent motherboard and in all respects the best you can put under a mainstream Intel processor today.

Gold

ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero is a consumer's dream for a high-performance setup

Recommended

Motherboards from the ROG Maximus series have always been a superior blend of design and engineering ingenuity. With this new generation, Asus has decided to further polish the basic design of the board, known to us since last year, and the result is a commendable work.

Editor's Choice

High quality materials and components, excellent cooling system for both VRM and M.2, excellent power supply unit, many equipment (WiFi 6E, 2x 2.5Gbps LAN, 2x Thunderbolt 4, etc.), audio unit, software, overclocking capabilities .