ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-BE96U lands at 92 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS RT-BE96U if…
- ✓10G WAN + 10G LAN
- ✓Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- ✓AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 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 RT-BE96UCompared on the throughput sub-score
ASUS RT-BE96U leads on throughput (96 vs 94).
Features
ASUS RT-BE96UCompared on the features sub-score
ASUS RT-BE96U leads on features (96 vs 92).
Range
ASUS RT-BE96UCompared on the range sub-score
ASUS RT-BE96U leads on range (90 vs 86).
Value for money
ASUS RT-BE96USpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS RT-BE96U more score per dollar ($599 vs $899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE96U | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4x4 tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Total bandwidth | 19000 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 10 Gbps | — |
| LAN | 1× 10G + 4× 1G | — |
| USB | 2× USB 3.0 | — |
| Coverage | ~3500 sq ft | — |
| Throughput | — | BE25000 |
ASUS RT-BE96U
- +10G WAN + 10G LAN
- +Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- +AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
- −Antennas not removable
- −Pricey vs Wi-Fi 6E
- −Web UI cluttered
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
FAQ: ASUS RT-BE96U vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Which is better, ASUS RT-BE96U or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS RT-BE96U worth the price? +
At $599, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in throughput.
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.
Does ASUS RT-BE96U or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 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 RT-BE96U or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS RT-BE96U — leads on throughput (96 vs 94). Compared on the throughput sub-score.
Which is better for features, ASUS RT-BE96U or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS RT-BE96U — leads on features (96 vs 92). Compared on the features sub-score.