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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs ASUS RT-AC86U: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and ASUS RT-AC86U differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at BE25000, ASUS RT-AC86U at AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined), which puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Standalone Router |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
| Wired Ports | 1x 10G WAN, 1x 10G LAN, 3x 2.5G LAN, 1x 1G LAN, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0 | 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN, 1x USB 3.1, 1x USB 2.0 |
| Special Features | Triple-level game acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, ROG RGB lighting, link aggregation | 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, WTFast gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro security |
| Speed Class | BE25000 | AC2900 (up to 2.9Gbps combined) |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | MU-MIMO |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | AiMesh compatible |
Verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The most aggressively gaming-focused WiFi 7 router ASUS makes, with quad-band hardware that backs up the marketing.
ASUS RT-AC86U
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An aging but still-capable gaming router whose strong processor and AiMesh support keep it relevant well past most WiFi 5 routers' shelf life.