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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs Netgear Orbi RBKE963: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and Netgear Orbi RBKE963 differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at BE25000, Netgear Orbi RBKE963 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) |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Tri-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz dedicated backhaul) |
| 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 | 1x 2.5G WAN, 1x 1G WAN, multiple Gigabit LAN per node |
| Special Features | Triple-level game acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, ROG RGB lighting, link aggregation | Netgear Armor security subscription option, Orbi app, seamless roaming |
| Speed Class | BE25000 | AXE11000 |
| MU-MIMO/OFDMA | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh | Native Orbi mesh with dedicated 6GHz backhaul |
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 RBKE963
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A reliable, easy-to-manage WiFi 6E mesh kit that covers large homes without WiFi 7 pricing.