ASUS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
94
/ 100
From $899
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 3
NETGEAR
NETGEAR Orbi 970
Wi-Fi 7 · BE27000
91
/ 100
From $1,699
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 Orbi 970 at 91. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 Orbi 970 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 94
vs 91 NETGEAR Orbi 970
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94 throughput 94
range 86
features 92
value 82
NETGEAR Orbi 970
91 throughput 91
range 86
features 89
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 | NETGEAR Orbi 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | BE25000 | ▲ BE27000 |
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 Orbi 970
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 Orbi 970
Which is better, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Orbi 970? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Orbi 970 worth the price? +
At $1,699, NETGEAR Orbi 970 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or NETGEAR Orbi 970 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.