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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 5
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

89
/ 100
From $699
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 RS700S at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 5 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 RS700S if…

  • ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • ✓Great range
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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 92).

Range

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the range sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on range (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 86).

Value for money

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S more score per dollar ($699 vs $899).

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 94
vs
89 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94
throughput 94
range 86
features 92
value 82
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89
throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 versus NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Throughput
BE25000
—
Bands
—
Tri-band
Ports
—
1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE

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 RS700S

Pros
  • +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • +Great range
Cons
  • −Armor subscription for advanced features
  • −Bulky
  • −Pricey vs ASUS/eero

FAQ: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Which is better, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 RS700S worth the price? +

At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.

Does ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 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 RS700S? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on throughput (94 vs 92). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for range, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — leads on range (94 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.