ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
TP-Link Deco BE85
Wi-Fi 7 · BE22000
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 lands at 94 and TP-Link Deco BE85 at 88. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 6 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThroughput
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98Compared on the throughput sub-score
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on throughput (94 vs 88).
Features
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98Compared on the features sub-score
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on features (92 vs 86).
Range
TieCompared on the range sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TP-Link Deco BE85Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TP-Link Deco BE85 more score per dollar ($549 vs $899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 | TP-Link Deco BE85 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Throughput | ▲ BE25000 | BE22000 |
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
TP-Link Deco BE85
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 vs TP-Link Deco BE85
Which is better, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or TP-Link Deco BE85? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 worth the price? +
At $549, TP-Link Deco BE85 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.
Does ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or TP-Link Deco BE85 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 TP-Link Deco BE85? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on throughput (94 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 or TP-Link Deco BE85? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.