Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router review
Asus delivers the first Wi-Fi 8 router.
Asus has released the first Wi-Fi 8 router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro. This router is part of a new generation of Wi-Fi technology that aims to provide a more reliable signal and better performance in various environments, including crowded networks, high-density apartment blocks, industrial facilities, and for streamers uploading live footage.
The GT-BN98 Pro supports Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) standards and offers speeds of up to 24.43 Mbps, with a quad-core CPU, quad-band wireless speed of 24.4 Gbps, and multiple connectivity options. The router features advanced technologies such as Unequal Modulation (UEQM), Enhanced Long Range (ELR), Distributed-Tone Resource Unit (DRU), Multi-AP Coexistence, and Dynamic Sub-Band Operation (DSO), which collectively result in a faster and more reliable wireless network.
The GT-BN98 Pro was tested in a Sydney cottage, comparing its performance to other Wi-Fi 7 routers such as the TP-Link Deco BE85 and the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI. The results showed that while the GT-BN98 Pro is not the fastest router at close range, it demonstrates significant advantages in signal reliability and performance at greater distances.
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