Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs TP-Link Archer BE400 (2026)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Price decides this one: the TP-Link Archer BE400 costs noticeably less than the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, and the two draw level on owner rating, while the ROG Rapture's only edge is a longer warranty.

Winner

TP-Link Archer BE400

$149.99$179.9917% OFF

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Spec for spec, the GT-BE98 Pro is in a different class: quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with two separate 6 GHz radios, eight external antennas, two 10 Gbps ports, four 2.5 Gbps ports with link aggregation, a command line interface and dual-WAN failover. The Archer BE400 is dual-band, with six external antennas, a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, a 2.5 Gbps LAN port and a USB 3.0 port for network storage, a far simpler router built for a normal home rather than a wired-heavy setup. Anyone who will actually use 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7, multi-gig wired ports or network redundancy should pay the premium for the GT-BE98 Pro; a household on a standard gigabit connection gets the better value from the Archer BE400.

Asus

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

$684.99

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Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE400

17% OFF

$149.99

$179.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro	TP-Link Archer BE400	Winner
Price	$684.99	$149.99	TP-Link Archer BE400
Warranty	3 years	2 years	Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Rating	4.3	4.3	Tie

Asus

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

$684.99

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+ Warranty: 3 years
- Price: $684.99 vs $149.99

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE400

17% OFF

$149.99

$179.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $149.99
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the better value, the TP-Link Archer BE400 or the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro?

The TP-Link Archer BE400 is the better value, priced lower than the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro while the two match on owner rating. The GT-BE98 Pro's only structural edge is a longer warranty, so the price gap is the real deciding factor for most homes.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Wi-Fi bands and ports. The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is quad-band with two 6 GHz radios and carries two 10 Gbps ports plus four 2.5 Gbps ports, while the TP-Link Archer BE400 is dual-band with a single 2.5 Gbps WAN port and a single 2.5 Gbps LAN port.

Which one has the longer warranty?

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, with a longer warranty term than the TP-Link Archer BE400.

Which one is better suited to a wired, multi-gig network?

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro. Its two 10 Gbps ports, four 2.5 Gbps ports and link aggregation support suit a wired network with a NAS, a gaming PC and a switch, while the Archer BE400 has a single 2.5 Gbps port on each side.

Who should buy the TP-Link Archer BE400?

Buyers on a standard gigabit connection who want dual-band Wi-Fi 7, a USB port for network storage and a lower price should buy the TP-Link Archer BE400.

Who should buy the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro?

Buyers with a multi-gig fiber plan or a wired-heavy network who want quad-band Wi-Fi 7, dual 10 Gbps ports and dual-WAN failover should buy the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, and accept the higher price for it.

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