TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE × 2
88
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 6
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 Deco BE85 (2-pack) lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE per node
- ✓Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
- ✓Excellent coverage
Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Score breakdown
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
88 throughput 92
range 90
features 90
value 86
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94 throughput 94
range 86
features 92
value 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000)
Wi-Fi 7
Bands
Tri-band
—
Ports
2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node
—
Throughput
—
BE25000
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Pros
- +Dual 10 GbE per node
- +Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
- +Excellent coverage
Cons
- −HomeShield subscription
- −Slightly less range than eero
- −UI dated
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 Deco BE85 (2-pack) vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) worth the price? +
At $1,099, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Deco BE85 (2-pack) 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.