The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO wins in 4 out of 14 comparable specs, with 7 ties. Its biggest advantage is M.2 Slots (50% better).
X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP wins in 3 specs (USB Type-C: 150% better).
Recommendation
Choose ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO if you want the best overall performance — especially m.2 slots.
Choose X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP if usb type-c matters more to you.
