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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 vs Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 and Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 at AX11000, Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S at BE27000, which puts Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Brand | ASUS | Netgear |
| Router Type | Gaming | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Tri-Band | Quad-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 dedicated backhaul + 5GHz-2 + 6GHz) |
| Special Features | Mobile Game Mode, WTFast GPN, AiProtection Pro, ROG dashboard, port forwarding for gaming | Dedicated 5GHz backhaul band, NETGEAR Armor security subscription available, Orbi app management |
| Speed Class | AX11000 | BE27000 |
| SFP+ Port | No | false |
| Price (USD) | 349.99 | 2299.99 (3-pack), 1699.99 (2-pack), 899.99 (single satellite) |
| Multi-Gig LAN | Yes | Yes |
| MLO/WiFi 7 | No | Yes |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 | Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | View on Netgear | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong, reliable performance that multiple independent reviewers agree doesn't justify a roughly $1,000 premium over comparable competitors like the Deco BE85.
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