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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs Asus RT-BE96U

Full Routers comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Asus site.
2026 verdict
Between Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and Asus RT-BE96U, Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on rating, max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
$587.99$699.9916% OFF
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What pushes it ahead is rating, max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count, and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports keep the advantage from looking narrow. Asus RT-BE96U remains a niche alternative if price matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ProAsus RT-BE96UWinner
Price$587.99$436.19Asus RT-BE96U
Rating4.23.8Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Max Wi-Fi Speed30 Gbps19 GbpsAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
LAN Port Count76Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports40Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)YESYESTie
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)YESYESTie
Mesh Wi-FiYESYESTie
WPA3 EncryptionYESYESTie
WAN & FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverTie
USB StorageFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro or Asus RT-BE96U?

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, max Wi-Fi speed, and LAN port count.

What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and Asus RT-BE96U?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro lists $587.99, while Asus RT-BE96U lists $436.19.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is listed at $587.99, while Asus RT-BE96U is listed at $436.19. Asus RT-BE96U (better spec).

Who should buy Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro?

Choose Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro if your priority is rating and max Wi-Fi speed and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Asus RT-BE96U?

Choose Asus RT-BE96U if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

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