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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 vs ASUS RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMesh

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • Yes
    • No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
    • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 11529 Mbit/s
    • 3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • 1376 Mbit/s
    • 574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 5764 Mbit/s
    • 2402 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • 4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • 1024-QAM
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 10 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 7
    • 3

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ROG Rapture GT-BN98View product
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RT-AX50 AX3000 AiMeshView product
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features7 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersQuad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs11529 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs1376 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs5764 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one5764 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (fourth band)Known for one11529 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA1024-QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000Base-T
Port forwardingKnown for oneYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN serverKnown for oneIPSec, Open VPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN supportDiffersVPN Client (L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Server (IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Fusion, Instant Guard, Support Surfshark, Support Nord VPNInstant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers73
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-EnterpriseWPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise, WPS, SSH
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYes
FilteringKnown for oneYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYes
URL filteringKnown for oneYes
System event logKnown for oneYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYes
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design2 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersWAN, LAN, PowerStatus
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers84
Features4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers2600 MHz1300 MHz
Processor coresDiffers42
Internal memoryDiffers2000 MB256 MB
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltageDiffers12 - 19.5 V12 V
Output currentDiffers5 A1 A
External power adapterKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one156 mm
HeightKnown for one46 mm
WeightKnown for one353 g
WidthKnown for one261 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one310 mm
Package depthKnown for one287 mm
Package heightKnown for one70 mm
Package weightKnown for one870 g
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)

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