Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro review: the first Wi-Fi 8 router

Asus has shipped the first Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn draft) router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, at around $999. It prioritizes reliable long-range signal over peak speed: 1,788 Mbps up close and 894 Mbps two rooms away versus roughly 500 Mbps for Wi-Fi 7 rivals.

• 1,788 Mbps up close and 894 Mbps two rooms away
• Two 10 Gbps ports and quad-band Wi-Fi up to 24.4 Gbps
• Priced around $999 / £790; Wi-Fi 8 ratification expected in late 2028