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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£690Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:30000 MbpsLAN port speeds:10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 12 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

40%

9.2

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 94% of routers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▼Worse than 62%
9.2

Technical score

Technical score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

8.4

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

★Better than 99%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 86 lists (1%)
▲Better than 70%
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

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Reviewers love the plentiful ports and fast speeds, but find it huge and question its reliability.
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Ranked #26 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

26%

9.5

Wireless

20%

8.4

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

10

Security

12%

8.9

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

9.2
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

8.0
Brand name
ASUS
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 90.4% of routers and equal to 9.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
30,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 30,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 100% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 85.7% of routers and equal to 14.3% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
?
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 5 LAN ports, which is more than 93.7% of routers and the same as 2.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
This router offers 10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 99% of routers and on par with 1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 WAN ports, which is more than 90.4% of routers and the same as 7.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 81.9% of routers and the same as 17.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
?
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CPU clock speed
4x 2.6 GHz
This router runs at 4x2.6 GHz, which is faster than 97.2% of routers and on par with 2.3% of routers.
RAM capacity
2048 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 2048 MB of RAM, which is more than 94.9% of routers and the same as 4.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
8
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 8 external antennas, which is more than 95.3% of routers and the same as 4.5% of routers.
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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs the average router

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  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 17.14x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (30,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    30,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    6 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 17.14x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (30,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    30,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This router has more LAN ports than the average router (5 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    5 vs 4
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.1% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 1 more USB ports
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, media server
  • 8x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (2048 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    2,048 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.6 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2.6 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 2x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Suitable for gaming
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 6 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    8 vs 2
  • 4 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2023 vs 2019
  • 7.26x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is more expensive than the average router (£690 vs £95).
    £690 vs £95
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 296.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (348 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    348 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 4.44x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1996 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,996 g vs 450 g
  • 164 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (218 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    218 mm vs 54 mm
  • 155 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (348 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    348 mm vs 193 mm
  • 7.26x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is more expensive than the average router (£690 vs £95).
    £690 vs £95
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 296.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (348 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    348 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 4.44x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1996 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,996 g vs 450 g
  • 164 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (218 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    218 mm vs 54 mm
  • 155 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (348 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    348 mm vs 193 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
RealPlayyerZ
≈ estimated
02/09/2026
Unboxing · two weeks of use and speed tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is strongly recommended for speed and gaming features, though its price is high and Wi-Fi 8 is already out.
8.0
Kim Tech
≈ estimated
04/02/2026
Hands-on review · mesh setup, privacy and stability tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is rock solid and easy to set up, though privacy settings and Wi-Fi 7 gains fall short.
9.0
UTECHPIA
≈ estimated
18/11/2025
Short opinion · three reasons it stands out
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is one of the best routers, with strong Wi-Fi coverage, two 10G ports and a striking design.
9.0
THE RAFCAVE
≈ estimated
23/06/2025
Unboxing · setup and early speed and range checks
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro has had no issues so far, with excellent speeds and range and a design that stands out.
8.5
The Inspect Aspect
✓ explicit
05/05/2025
Short review · feature overview and pros and cons
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a powerful gaming router worth considering for serious gamers, though its complexity, size and overkill for casual users are drawbacks.
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
me.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
30/03/2024
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 gaming router
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a fast Wi-Fi 7 gaming router with a 10Gbps game port, best near the router, since its 6GHz signal fades with distance.
9.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
15/05/2024
Hands-on test · Gaming router
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro suits hardcore gamers who want plenty of wired ports and gaming tools, but its huge, flashy body needs open space.
8.6
dongknows.com
✓ explicit
26/02/2024
Comparison review · Gaming router
Verdict
The ASUS GT-BE98 Pro is a powerful Wi-Fi 7 router with plenty of wired ports and features free for life, best for gamers and homes with multi-gig internet.
9.0
optioncutter.com
✓ explicit
21/02/2026
Real-world test · Gaming router
Verdict
The GT-BE98 Pro is a power-user router for multi-gig wired setups and heavy gaming, but dense menus and early teething problems make it best for confident users.
8.0
techreport.io
✓ explicit
21/08/2026
Long-form review · Gaming router
Verdict
The GT-BE98 Pro is a fast, silent router with unusual wired ports, but its huge size and flashy looks mean it needs an open, central spot.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

  • Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 30 Gbps in total
  • Dual 10G ports for multi-gig lines and wired devices
  • 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band
  • 2 GB of RAM behind a demanding feature set
  • Triple-level game acceleration and Mobile Game Mode
  • Subscription-free security, VPN and AiMesh support
  • Guest Wi-Fi, QoS and parental controls

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

  • Premium price far above mainstream routers
  • Large body, 348 mm wide and almost 2 kg
  • Overkill without a multi-gig line
  • Top speeds need Wi-Fi 7 clients on 6 GHz

Verdict

The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is ASUS's flagship Wi-Fi 7 gaming router, and it is priced like one. Quad-band radios deliver up to 30 Gbps in total, with new 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM. Dual 10G ports allow a multi-gig internet line and a fast wired PC or NAS side by side. Triple-level game acceleration and Mobile Game Mode prioritise gaming traffic. 2 GB of RAM sits behind subscription-free security, VPN features and AiMesh support. Guest Wi-Fi, parental controls and QoS round out the software, and an app handles control. It is large, at 348 mm wide and almost 2 kg, so plan the shelf first. Only households with multi-gig lines and many heavy devices will use all of its capacity.

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