NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
89
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS RT-BE96U wins by 4
ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · Quad-band · 10 GbE
93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
ASUS RT-BE96U takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and ASUS RT-BE96U at 93. That puts ASUS RT-BE96U ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…
- ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- ✓Great range
Pick ASUS RT-BE96U if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE ports
- ✓AiMesh support
- ✓VPN Fusion
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 89
vs 93 ASUS RT-BE96U
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89 throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
ASUS RT-BE96U
93 throughput 94
range 92
features 96
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S | ASUS RT-BE96U |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) |
| Bands | Tri-band | Quad-band |
| Ports | 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE | 2× 10 GbE + 4× 2.5 GbE |
| Antennas | — | 8 external |
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
ASUS RT-BE96U
Pros
- +Dual 10 GbE ports
- +AiMesh support
- +VPN Fusion
Cons
- −Large
- −Pricey
- −Firmware learning curve
FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S vs ASUS RT-BE96U
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or ASUS RT-BE96U? +
ASUS RT-BE96U scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +
At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Is ASUS RT-BE96U worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or ASUS RT-BE96U 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.