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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 vs Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 and Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 at AXE16000, Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S at BE27000, which puts Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Brand | ASUS | Netgear |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Quad-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 dedicated backhaul + 5GHz-2 + 6GHz) |
| Speed Class | AXE16000 | BE27000 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 | Netgear Orbi 970 Series RBE973S |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | View on Netgear | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
ASUS's top WiFi 6E hardware: quad-band radios and dual 10G ports for device-dense homes.
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.