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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
ASUS

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000

94
/ 100
From $899
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 8
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000

86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 lands at 94 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 at 86. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Compared on the throughput sub-score

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on throughput (94 vs 86).

Features

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on features (92 vs 84).

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 more score per dollar ($599 vs $899).

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 94
vs
86 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94
throughput 94
range 86
features 92
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86
throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 versus NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Throughput
▲ BE25000
AXE11000

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

FAQ: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500

Which is better, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 worth the price? +

At $899, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in throughput.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +

At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.

Does ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on throughput (94 vs 86). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.