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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs TP-Link Deco BE85: Comparison
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and TP-Link Deco BE85 differ on speed class: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at BE25000, TP-Link Deco BE85 at BE22000, which puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 7 (802.11be) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Brand | ASUS | TP-Link |
| Router Type | Standalone Gaming Router | Mesh System |
| Band Configuration | Quad-Band | Tri-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) |
| 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 10Gbps RJ45, 1x 10Gbps SFP+/RJ45 combo, 2x 2.5Gbps per unit |
| Special Features | Triple-level game acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, ROG RGB lighting, link aggregation | VPN client/server, HomeShield security, AI-Roaming, fiber-ready SFP+ combo port, wired backhaul supported |
| Speed Class | BE25000 | BE22000 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 | TP-Link Deco BE85 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Best Buy | View on Best Buy |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
TP-Link Deco BE85
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The flagship WiFi 7 mesh system to buy if you have real multi-gig fiber, the SFP+ port alone justifies the price over cheaper tri-band options.