I just tested the first Wi-Fi 8 router and it’s a major upgrade — even if device support is still a year away
Tom's Guide Verdict The first of a new generation of Wi-Fi 8 home routers, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro provides a nice improvement over Wi-Fi 7 but think of it as a wireless data tease until client hardware comes along next year. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. A welcome update that focuses on reliability and range, Wi-Fi 8 also can extend the router’s reach and provide a serious mid-range throughput boost to just about any home network.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict The first of a new generation of Wi-Fi 8 home routers, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro provides a nice improvement over Wi-Fi 7 but think of it as a wireless data tease until client hardware comes along next year.
- ▪Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate.
- ▪A welcome update that focuses on reliability and range, Wi-Fi 8 also can extend the router’s reach and provide a serious mid-range throughput boost to just about any home network.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The first of a new generation of Wi-Fi 8 home routers, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro provides a nice improvement over Wi-Fi 7 but think of it as a wireless data tease until client hardware comes along next year. Check Amazon Pros +Useful gaming features +Top mid-range Wi-Fi speeds and range +Excellent wired networking with 10 gig ports +Quad-band high performance Wi-Fi 8 support Cons -Expensive -No Wi-Fi 8 client hardware yet Best picks for you We tested the best Wi-Fi 7 routers for 2026 — this is how you get blazing-fast speeds for your home Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI gaming router These are the 6 best mesh Wi-Fi systems we've tested to say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and…
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