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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Hardcore gamers building a maxed-out Wi-Fi 7 network who want the fastest throughput and the deepest gaming software, and can absorb the premium price. — read the strengths below before deciding.

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

4.7

$688.99as of Jun 7

The GT-BE98 Pro is the no-compromise flagship gaming router: PCMag scored it 90/100 and praised the fastest 6GHz throughput it had tested, while Tom's Hardware (85/100) called out class-leading performance and a dedicated gaming port. Dual 10GbE and a quad-core CPU give it serious headroom. The price is steep and 6GHz range is limited, but for a maxed-out Wi-Fi 7 gaming setup nothing here beats it.

Strengths

— Fastest 6GHz Wi-Fi 7 throughput reviewers have tested to date
— Dual 10GbE ports plus a dedicated gaming port for prioritized traffic
— Quad-core CPU and top-shelf components for serious networking headroom

Watch-outs

— Very expensive at around $799
— 6GHz signal range is limited, a common Wi-Fi 7 trait
— Large footprint with prominent antennas

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Ranked #3 in Best Gaming Routers

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

4.3

$549.99as of Jun 7

The RS700S is NETGEAR's first Wi-Fi 7 router and it earns its keep on real-world coverage: Tom's Guide praised its throughput 'at medium distances where it's most needed in the home,' and TechRadar called it 'blistering performance.' A 10 Gig port and 3,500 sq ft of BE19000 coverage make it a strong whole-home gaming pick, with an unusually painless setup. It is pricey and not the fastest up close, but it is dependable.

Strengths

— Blistering Wi-Fi 7 performance, strong at the medium distances most homes need
— 10 Gig internet port for multi-gig broadband
— Covers up to 3,500 sq ft with tri-band BE19000 Wi-Fi 7

Watch-outs

— Premium price among traditional home routers
— Not the fastest at very close range versus rivals
— Lacks the front info screen of the TP-Link Archer BE800

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How they stack up

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

The top-tier pick, beating the TP-Link Archer BE800, Netgear Nighthawk RS700S and TP-Link Archer BE900 on raw 6GHz throughput and gaming-specific software, with dual 10GbE versus the single 10GbE on most rivals. It is far pricier and more powerful than the older Wi-Fi 6 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000, which remains the value alternative below it.

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Trades the close-range speed crown of the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and TP-Link Archer BE800 for the strongest medium-distance, whole-home coverage in the group, and pairs it with the easiest setup. It costs more than the TP-Link Archer BE800 in some configurations and lacks that router's info screen, while sitting a generation ahead of the Wi-Fi 6 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro	NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (BE), quad-band	Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000), tri-band
Wired	2x 10GbE + multiple 2.5GbE LAN	—
Gaming Port	Dedicated game port with auto prioritization	—
CPU	Quad-core processor	—
Antennas	8 external	Internal (upright design)
Gaming Software	Open NAT, game acceleration, mobile game mode	—
Mesh	AiMesh support	—
Security	AiProtection Pro (lifetime)	NETGEAR Armor (1-year included)
Speed	—	Up to 19 Gbps
Internet Port	—	10 Gig (10GbE)
Coverage	—	Up to 3,500 sq ft
Setup	—	NETGEAR Nighthawk app
LAN	—	Multi-gig Ethernet

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