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Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) — Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 27 Gbps · 10G WAN
Netgear

Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)

Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 27 Gbps · 10G WAN

89
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 5
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
ASUS

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000

94
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) if…

  • Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
  • Premium build quality
  • 10G WAN + multi-gig LAN

Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…

  • Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • App-driven setup
  • Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) 89
vs
94 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Score breakdown

Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
89
throughput 95
range 96
features 92
ease 86
value 0
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94
throughput 94
range 86
features 92
ease 0
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) versus ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — full spec comparison
Spec Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band
Wi-Fi 7
Total bandwidth
27000 Mbps
WAN
10 GbE
LAN
4× 2.5 GbE on router + 1× 10 GbE per satellite
Coverage
~9000 sq ft (3-pack)
Throughput
BE25000

Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)

Pros
  • +Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
  • +Premium build quality
  • +10G WAN + multi-gig LAN
Cons
  • Most expensive mesh on the market
  • Armor security subscription separate
  • App polish trails competitors

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

FAQ: Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Which is better, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) worth the price? +

At $2,299, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.

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 Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) 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.