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.
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Gaming Performance
The GT-BE98 Pro's headline is raw speed. PCMag's John R. Delaney highlighted its "blazing-fast 6GHz throughput — the fastest tested to date," and Criticaster's aggregate verdict echoed that it uses "top-shelf components, the latest Wi-Fi 7 technologies, and a host of gamer-friendly features to deliver the fastest 6GHz performance we've seen to date." For a gamer with Wi-Fi 7 devices, that close-range throughput translates into the lowest-latency, highest-bandwidth wireless connection currently available.
Tom's Hardware reached the same conclusion, noting "fast and consistent performance on the 6GHz band" and concluding that "while expensive, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro has the performance and features to appeal to hardcore gamers." The combination of a quad-core CPU and top-tier radios means the router does not become the bottleneck even on a busy, device-dense gaming network.
Ports and Connectivity
Wired connectivity is a genuine differentiator. Tom's Hardware praised the "plethora of LAN ports, including two 10G connections" — dual 10GbE is rare even among flagship routers and future-proofs the wired backbone for multi-gig internet and fast NAS access. There is also a dedicated gaming port that automatically prioritizes traffic from a wired console or PC.
PCMag specifically called out the "dedicated 10GbE game port" among the gamer-centric enhancements. Combined with multiple 2.5GbE ports, the GT-BE98 Pro gives a serious home network the wired headroom to match its wireless speed, which is exactly what a no-compromise gaming setup needs.
Gaming Software and Features
ASUS layers its mature ROG gaming software on top of the hardware: adaptive QoS that prioritizes game packets, an Open NAT system that simplifies port forwarding for specific titles, game-server acceleration, and a mobile game mode for phones. These are the features that separate a true gaming router from a fast general-purpose one, and ASUS's implementation is among the most complete.
AiMesh support lets you expand coverage with compatible ASUS nodes, and AiProtection Pro provides lifetime network security without a subscription. For a gamer who wants granular control over traffic prioritization, the GT-BE98 Pro offers more knobs to turn than most rivals.
Coverage and Range
PCMag and Tom's Hardware both noted strong overall coverage from the GT-BE98 Pro's eight-antenna quad-band design, making it suitable for filling a large home with Wi-Fi. Close-range and medium-range performance are excellent, which is where most gaming actually happens.
The one consistent caveat is 6GHz range. As reviewers noted, the 6GHz signal range remains limited — a physics-driven trait common to all Wi-Fi 7 routers, not a fault specific to this model. The fastest band is best used in the same room or nearby; for distant rooms the router falls back to the longer-reaching 5GHz band.
Where It Falls Short
The dominant drawback is price: at around $799 the GT-BE98 Pro is the most expensive router in this ranking and a hard sell for anyone without Wi-Fi 7 client devices to take advantage of it. Tom's Hardware's verdict explicitly led with "while expensive" before praising the performance, which is the honest framing.
The 6GHz range limitation and the router's large, antenna-heavy footprint are the other considerations. None of these undercut its standing as the most capable gaming router here, but they make it a purchase for committed enthusiasts rather than mainstream buyers.
How It Compares to Alternatives
The GT-BE98 Pro out-specs every rival here: it beats the TP-Link Archer BE800, Netgear Nighthawk RS700S and TP-Link Archer BE900 on 6GHz throughput and gaming software, and its dual 10GbE ports exceed the single 10GbE on most competitors. Against the older Wi-Fi 6 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 it is a generational leap in speed and standards, at a correspondingly higher price. If money is no object and you have Wi-Fi 7 gear, it is the clear top choice.
Value at This Price
At around $799 the GT-BE98 Pro asks a real premium, and reviewers consistently frame it as money well spent only for the right buyer. Criticaster's aggregate 88/100 — built from PCMag's 90 and Tom's Hardware's 85 — reflects a router that scores highly precisely because it does not cut corners on radios, CPU or ports. For a gamer who will genuinely use its dual 10GbE backbone, dedicated game port and fastest-tested 6GHz throughput, the price buys capability nothing else here matches.
The value case collapses for anyone still on Wi-Fi 6 hardware, where the cheaper ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 delivers the same gaming-software experience for a fraction of the cost. The GT-BE98 Pro is a forward-looking purchase: you pay now for headroom you grow into as more Wi-Fi 7 devices join your network.
Who It's Best For
Buy the GT-BE98 Pro if you are a hardcore gamer building a maxed-out Wi-Fi 7 network, own Wi-Fi 7 devices, and want the fastest throughput, dual 10GbE wired backbone and the deepest gaming software — and the price is not a barrier. Look at the TP-Link Archer BE800 for most of the Wi-Fi 7 capability at a lower price, or the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 if Wi-Fi 6 is sufficient and value matters more.
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
- +Deep ROG gaming software: QoS, game acceleration, mobile game mode
- +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with strong overall coverage
Watch-outs
- −Very expensive at around $799
- −6GHz signal range is limited, a common Wi-Fi 7 trait
- −Large footprint with prominent antennas
- −Overkill for households without Wi-Fi 7 client devices
How it compares
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.
Who this is for
At a glance: 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.
Why you’d buy the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
- 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.
Why you’d skip it
- Very expensive at around $799.
- 6GHz signal range is limited, a common Wi-Fi 7 trait.
- Large footprint with prominent antennas.
Rating sources
“The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro uses top-shelf components, the latest Wi-Fi 7 technologies, and a host of gamer-friendly features to deliver the fastest 6GHz performance we've seen to date.”
“While expensive, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro has the performance and features to appeal to hardcore gamers.”
“The GT-BE98 Pro is an excellent Wi-Fi 7 router with top-tier hardware and a generous set of multi-gig ports.”
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
