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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs TP-Link Deco BE25

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro takes this comparison, a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 gaming router that outclasses the mesh contender on raw capability while also carrying a longer 3-year warranty.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Winner
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
$587.99$699.9916% OFF
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The TP-Link Deco BE25 plays a very different game, an affordable dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system (BE5000) with two 2.5G ports per node, a built-in speed test and a widely praised app, built to cover a whole home cheaply rather than saturate one room. The GT-BE98 Pro brings two 6 GHz radios, up to 30 Gbps, dual 10 Gbps and four 2.5G ports and ROG gaming tools; the Deco BE25 brings expandable coverage and value. Enthusiasts and gamers want the GT-BE98 Pro, while budget-minded households chasing simple whole-home Wi-Fi should take the Deco BE25.
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FeatureAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ProTP-Link Deco BE25Winner
Price$587.99$99.98TP-Link Deco BE25
Rating4.24.3TP-Link Deco BE25
Warranty3 years2 yearsAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)YESNOAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Max Wi-Fi Speed30 Gbps5 GbpsAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
LAN Port Count72Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports42Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
WAN & FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverNoneAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
USB StorageFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingNoneAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
VPNVPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN, DDNSVPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, DDNSAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)YESYESTie
Mesh Wi-FiYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro or the TP-Link Deco BE25?

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro wins on outright capability and warranty, with quad-band Wi-Fi 7 and gaming features. The TP-Link Deco BE25 is the value choice, a budget dual-band mesh system that covers a whole home for far less.

What is the main difference between them?

Purpose and design. The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is a single high-speed gaming router with two 6 GHz radios, while the TP-Link Deco BE25 is a dual-band mesh system (no 6 GHz) you expand with nodes for whole-home coverage.

Which is faster?

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, rated up to 30 Gbps across quad-band radios, is far faster than the TP-Link Deco BE25, which tops out at 5 Gbps on its dual-band radios. The Deco trades peak speed for affordable mesh coverage.

Does the TP-Link Deco BE25 have a speed test the Asus lacks?

Yes. The TP-Link Deco BE25 includes a built-in internet speed test in the Deco app, whereas the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro does not offer one.

Who should buy each one?

Buy the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro if you want top-tier quad-band Wi-Fi 7, gaming tuning and a 3-year warranty. Buy the TP-Link Deco BE25 if you want easy, affordable, expandable mesh coverage with multi-gig 2.5G ports.

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