Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 27 Gbps · 10G WAN
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) lands at 89 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) if…
- ✓Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
- ✓Premium build quality
- ✓10G WAN + multi-gig LAN
Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThroughput
TieCompared on the throughput sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Range
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)Compared on the range sub-score
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) leads on range (96 vs 86).
Value for money
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 more score per dollar ($899 vs $2,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Total bandwidth | 27000 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 10 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE on router + 1× 10 GbE per satellite | — |
| Coverage | ~9000 sq ft (3-pack) | — |
| Throughput | — | BE25000 |
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973)
- +Three-pack covers up to 9000 sq ft
- +Premium build quality
- +10G WAN + multi-gig LAN
- −Most expensive mesh on the market
- −Armor security subscription separate
- −App polish trails competitors
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Which is better, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) worth the price? +
At $2,299, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
Is ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 worth the price? +
At $899, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in throughput.
Does Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for range, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) — leads on range (96 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.
Which is the better value, Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 — more score per dollar ($899 vs $2,299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.