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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs Netgear Orbi RBK863S: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and Netgear Orbi RBK863S differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at BE25000, Netgear Orbi RBK863S at AX6000, which puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Brand | ASUS | Netgear |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Tri-Band |
| Speed Class | BE25000 | AX6000 |
| Model | GT-BE98 | Orbi RBK863S |
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 Orbi RBK863S
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A 10G wired port and bundled Armor on a WiFi 6 Orbi, for fiber homes not ready to pay WiFi 7 prices.
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