ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES
The current ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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Retailer photo of ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES (ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 109); check the price on Amazon
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumConsider: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI offers stronger value around CAD 120.Compare
Prices & availability
ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
3 tracked offers · 3 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES (ATX) | Amazon | New | Check on Amazon | 61 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES (ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 180 | 56 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES (ATX) | ASUS | New | CAD 190 | 54 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HESMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#410 of 703 graded motherboards
- #407 ASRockASRock B550 PRO4 62
- #408 ASRockASRock B550M-HDV 62
- #409 ASRockASRock B550M-ITX 62
- #410 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 62
- #411 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A 62
- #412 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A AC 62
- #413 ASUSASUS PRIME B550M-A WIFI II 62
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#120 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #117 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI 61
- #118 GigabyteGigabyte B650M D3HP 61
- #119 GigabyteGigabyte B850 AI TOP 61
- #120 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 61
- #121 GigabyteGigabyte Z890 UD WIFI6E 61
- #122 MSIMSI X870E GAMING PLUS WIFI 61
- #123 MSIMSI PRO B850M-A WIFI PZ 60
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#372 of 685 graded motherboards
- #369 GigabyteGigabyte B860 GAMING X WIFI6E 78
- #370 MSIMSI Z370 GODLIKE GAMING 78
- #371 ASRockASRock B550 PRO4 77
- #372 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 77
- #373 MSIMSI B550-A PRO 77
- #374 MSIMSI MAG B550M BAZOOKA 77
- #375 MSIMSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS 77
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#269 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #266 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING Z790-BTF WIFI 41
- #267 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI 41
- #268 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 40
- #269 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 40
- #270 GigabyteGigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX 40
- #271 GigabyteGigabyte B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E 40
- #272 ASUSASUS PRIME Z590-P 40
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#407 of 680 graded motherboards
- #404 MSIMSI MEG Z490 ACE 58
- #405 ASUSASUS 90MB1D20-M0AAY0 58
- #406 ASUSASUS PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI6 57
- #407 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 57
- #408 ASUSASUS tuf-gaming-b550m-plus 57
- #409 MSIMSI TRX40P10G 57
- #410 ASUSASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME 57
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#363 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #360 ASUSASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING 18
- #361 MSIMSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS 18
- #362 GigabyteGigabyte B650M D3HP AX 18
- #363 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 18
- #364 MSIMSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI 18
- #365 MSIMSI MEG X570 ACE 18
- #366 GigabyteGigabyte Z790 S WIFI DDR4 18
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#554 of 703 graded motherboards
- #551 MSIMSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II 48
- #552 MSIMSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC 47
- #553 MSIMSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI 47
- #554 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 47
- #555 MSIMSI B550-A PRO 47
- #556 MSIMSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS 47
- #557 GigabyteGigabyte B650 EAGLE 47
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#419 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #416 MSIMSI A520M-A PRO 21
- #417 ASUSASUS PRIME B460M-A 21
- #418 ASRockASRock B650 PG LIGHTNING 21
- #419 ASUSASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES 21
- #420 ASRockASRock H670M Pro RS 21
- #421 GigabyteGigabyte B650E AORUS ELITE X AX ICE 21
- #422 MSIMSI PRO A620M-E 21
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What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value61 | Higher capability ASRock 90-MXBMS0-A0UAYZ 62 +25% capability | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI 92 +0% capability |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeB Value40 | Higher capability ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi A 83 +14% capability | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 58 -4% capability |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeD Value18 | Higher capability ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi B 58 +47% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B760M Pro RS C 22 +13% capability |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value21 | Higher capability ASRock A620AI WiFi S 76 +104% capability | Higher Value with current priorities MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI C 88 +51% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 109CAD 109 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 109); check the price on AmazonCAD 109 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-29 offer frame
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 92 against its 61 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades only D there
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming Build per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 58 against its 40 for Gaming Build. Check on Amazon.
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Workstation is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Workstation, but B for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useit grades D there; ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi grades B at CAD 190
- You want strong value for Workstation specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Workstation per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but B for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; ASRock A620AI WiFi grades S at CAD 180
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelMSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI holds Relative Value 88 against its 21 for Small-Case Fit. Check on Amazon.
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES
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Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 4
- SATA ports
- 6
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 5
- USB ports
- 4
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
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Features
- RAID
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
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Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
AM4
Takes AM4 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
ATX
ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR4 · 4 slots · up to 128 GB
Takes DDR4 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #410 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES offers B-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #372 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. ASRock 90-MXBMS0-A0UAYZ currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES offers D-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #407 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #554 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 97. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-10-29 · formula mobo-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.