The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and two 6GHz bands. It has configurable dual 10Gbps network ports, three 2.5Gbps ports, one 1Gbps network port, and a pair of USB ports. It supports ASUS's AiMesh, which allows you to use other ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers as additional access points and WPA3 security. You can set up and manage the router using ASUS' Router App or web interface, both of which allow you to configure a broad suite of network security features and parental controls. Finally, this router is compatible with Google Assistant; you can use it to enable or disable the guest network, the game and media modes, and more.
Note: We've removed the Wi-Fi coverage tests, as we're exploring better ways to convey the results that'll be more helpful to users.
Our Verdict
The ASUS GT-BE98 Pro is an excellent router for apartments, condos, and single-story homes. It delivers blazing-fast speeds across a short range, making it suitable for multiple users streaming high-bitrate 4k content or quickly downloading large files like modern AAA videogames. There's support for Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), which provides better speeds in congested wireless environments, and numerous multi-gigabit ports for hardwiring your devices. However, owing to its large footprint and aggressive styling, this router may not appeal to everyone; its lack of wall or ceiling mounting also limits your ability to tuck it away inconspicuously.
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Outstanding top speeds.
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Wi-Fi 7 and DFS support.
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Supports multi-gigabit wired networking.
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Large footprint.
The ASUS GT-BE98 Pro is a very good choice for medium to large houses with multiple floors. It provides amazingly fast speeds across long distances using the 6GHz bands; unfortunately, speeds drop off considerably using the 5GHz band, so older devices without Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 capabilities won't see the same level of performance. It has great wired connectivity options with a pair of 10Gbps ports (WAN and LAN) and five other LAN ports. The one downside is it's very big and leans heavily into a gamer aesthetic with aggressive styling, so it may not seamlessly fit into your home's decor.
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Outstanding top speeds.
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Wi-Fi 7 and DFS support.
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Supports multi-gigabit wired networking.
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Can add additional mesh access points to improve range.
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5GHz band slows down at longer distances.
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Large footprint.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro delivers exceptional top speeds suitable for multi-gigabit internet connections. It also supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), providing access to less congested channels for better speeds in noisy wireless environments.
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Outstanding top speeds.
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Wi-Fi 7 and DFS support.
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Supports multi-gigabit wired networking.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro delivers good range performance. The 6GHz band can provide speeds far exceeding a gigabit across long distances. However, the 5GHz band sees speeds drop considerably at long distances, meaning older devices without Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 capabilities won't perform nearly as well.
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Wi-Fi 7 and DFS support.
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Can add additional mesh access points to improve range.
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5GHz band slows down at longer distances.
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Updated Feb 27, 2025:
We've added a note in the Introduction explaining why we're no longer testing Wi-Fi coverage.
- Updated Feb 20, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Feb 18, 2025: Early access published.
- Updated Feb 13, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Feb 07, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Jan 30, 2025: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
- Updated Jan 28, 2025: The product has won our suggestion poll, so we'll buy and test it soon.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro. There are no other variants.
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Compared To Other Routers
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is an outstanding quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router that delivers blazing speeds across long distances. It offers numerous multi-gigabit network ports and a wide range of customization features and settings that help it stand out from other Wi-Fi 7 routers, like the eero Max 7 or the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300. This model is very similar to its smaller sibling, the ASUS RT-BE96U, but it has an additional 6GHz band for increased capacity, throughput, and the ability to use one 6GHz band as a dedicated wireless backhaul for a mesh network. If you don't intend on setting up a mesh network, the RT-BE96U offers better value overall. Otherwise, this model is very big and leans heavily into a gamer aesthetic with aggressive styling, so it may not seamlessly fit into everyone's home decor.
Check out our recommendations for the best budget and cheap routers, the best mesh Wi-Fi systems, and the best Wi-Fi routers for large homes for other options.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and the TP-Link Archer BE550 are Wi-Fi 7 routers. Get the ASUS if you need high-bandwidth networking ports; it offers two configurable 10Gbps ports and four 2.5Gbps ports. It also provides two 6GHz bands, which allows you to configure a dedicated backhaul channel that ASUS claims delivers more consistent performance when configuring a mesh network. That said, the TP-Link Archer BE550 is the better choice for most people as it provides similar speed and range performance, can also be configured as a mesh network, and offers significantly better value.
While the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and the eero Max 7 are flagship Wi-Fi 7 routers, they meet different needs. Get the ASUS if you want a stand-alone router that offers deep customization options. By contrast, the eero is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a mesh network that prioritizes ease of use. Both routers are capable of delivering blazing fast speeds, and while the ASUS is also configurable as a mesh network, out of the box, the eero delivers much better range performance.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and the ASUS RT-BE96U are excellent Wi-Fi 7 routers. The main difference comes down to features for mesh networking. Get the GT-BE98 Pro if you have a large home and want to set up a mesh network, as it's a quad-band router with two 6GHz bands; you can use one of the 6GHz bands as a dedicated backhaul channel that ASUS claims delivers more consistent performance. If you don't need this feature, get the RT-BE96U, as it provides similar performance and offers a better value.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a better Wi-Fi 7 router than the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300. It delivers superior speed and range performance, offers more and faster network ports for wired networking, and also offers mesh network expandability. However, the ASUS is a large unit with an aggressive style; the NETGEAR is physically smaller and can be wall-mounted by purchasing an additional bracket.
Test Results
This router has two 10Gbps network ports. By default, one is a WAN port (to connect to your modem), while the other is a LAN port. You can use ASUS' web interface to configure the ports to your liking.
This router has a USB 3.0 port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. It also supports Apple Time Machine, media sharing, and other server functions.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
This is a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router with two 6GHz bands. Generally, the 6GHz band provides faster speeds and less signal interference. By offering an additional 6GHz band, this router can support increased capacity, throughput, and the ability to use one 6GHz band as a dedicated wireless backhaul in a mesh setup. You'll need devices that support Wi-Fi 6E or 7 to take advantage of the benefits of the 6GHz bands, though.