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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs TP-Link Deco BE85

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
In this 2026 Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro vs TP-Link Deco BE85 comparison, Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro comes out ahead thanks to rating, warranty, and max Wi-Fi speed.
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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It builds its lead on rating, warranty, and max Wi-Fi speed, then backs it up with a stronger showing on LAN port count and LAN 2.5 gbps RJ45 ports. Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 only when price is the deciding factor for your setup. That is why Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro wins the verdict here.
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FeatureAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ProTP-Link Deco BE85Winner
Price$587.99$449.99TP-Link Deco BE85
Rating4.23.9Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Warranty3 years2 yearsAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
Max Wi-Fi Speed30 Gbps22 GbpsAsus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro
LAN Port Count74Asus 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 SharingFTP, Samba, Media SharingAsus 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 6E (802.11ax)YESYESTie
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)YESYESTie
Mesh Wi-FiYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro or TP-Link Deco BE85?

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

What is the biggest difference between Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro and TP-Link Deco BE85?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro lists $587.99, while TP-Link Deco BE85 lists $449.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro is listed at $587.99, while TP-Link Deco BE85 is listed at $449.99. TP-Link Deco BE85 (better spec).

Who should buy Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro?

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

Who should buy TP-Link Deco BE85?

Choose TP-Link Deco BE85 if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.

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