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TP-Link Archer BE800 — Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000
TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE800

Wi-Fi 7 · BE19000

87
/ 100
From $599
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 7
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, TP-Link Archer BE800 lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TP-Link Archer BE800 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Throughput

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Compared on the throughput sub-score

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on throughput (94 vs 87).

Features

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 leads on features (92 vs 85).

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

TP-Link Archer BE800

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TP-Link Archer BE800 more score per dollar ($599 vs $899).

TP-Link Archer BE800 87
vs
94 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Score breakdown

TP-Link Archer BE800
87
throughput 87
range 86
features 85
value 82
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94
throughput 94
range 86
features 92
value 82

Specs side-by-side

TP-Link Archer BE800 versus ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — full spec comparison
Spec TP-Link Archer BE800 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Throughput
BE19000
▲ BE25000

TP-Link Archer BE800

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

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: TP-Link Archer BE800 vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98

Which is better, TP-Link Archer BE800 or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TP-Link Archer BE800 worth the price? +

At $599, TP-Link Archer BE800 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — 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 TP-Link Archer BE800 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, TP-Link Archer BE800 or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on throughput (94 vs 87). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for features, TP-Link Archer BE800 or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — leads on features (92 vs 85). Compared on the features sub-score.