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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs Linksys Hydra Pro 6E: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and Linksys Hydra Pro 6E differ on wifi standard: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at WiFi 7 (802.11be), Linksys Hydra Pro 6E at WiFi 6E.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6E |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Standalone |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1 + 5GHz-2 + 6GHz) | Tri-Band |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.6GHz + dedicated network processor | Quad-core 1.8GHz |
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.
Linksys Hydra Pro 6E
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Genuine 6GHz tri-band at WiFi 6E pricing, held back by Gigabit-only ports and a thin security suite.