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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at BE25000, Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 at AXE11000, which puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Brand | ASUS | Netgear |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Standalone |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Tri-band (incl. 6GHz) |
| Speed Class | BE25000 | AXE11000 |
| Model | GT-BE98 | Nighthawk RAXE500 |
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.
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A 12-stream WiFi 6E flagship that covers a large home from one box, if you don't need WiFi 7 or mesh expansion.