GT-BE98 WIFI 7

[freaky_yantras_0z]

I know when I tried AX16000, the 6GHz range in my environment was concerning. Would only work on the 1st floor so it's the reason I'm leaning for the non-pro version. I don't need 2 6GHz bands.

I’m in the same boat here. Not sure why the non Pro version still hasn’t been released in the US.

 

[athenaesword]

I’m in the same boat here. Not sure why the non Pro version still hasn’t been released in the US.

seems the opposite here in Asia I can only get the non pro and not the pro.
appreciate the answers to my questions above on the difference between the two.

 

[AndyD]

My November 9th order from Amazon DE is today showing as Preparing for Dispatch.
So I guess some stock has arrived

 

[doc octopus]

Given the limited range of the 6Ghz band in Europe, is there any hope of seeing the Pro version on sale in the old continent?

 

[freaky_yantras_0z]

seems the opposite here in Asia I can only get the non pro and not the pro.
appreciate the answers to my questions above on the difference between the two.

Rumors are that GT-BE98 is exclusive to Europe and Asia while GT-BE98 Pro is exclusive to North America. Since Newegg only listed GT-BE98 Pro and GT-BE98‘s support site doesn’t offer English manuals, this might be true unfortunately.

 

[Jadehsn]

Looks like, according to the ASUS store, it is shipping on 12/22 in the US.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rog/90ig08g0-ma1a0v-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro.html

 

[freaky_yantras_0z]

Looks like, according to the ASUS store, it is shipping on 12/22 in the US.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rog/90ig08g0-ma1a0v-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro.html

I actually want the non Pro version, but looks like it won’t be available in the US. Oh well, I’ll stick with my AXE16000 for now.

 

[freaky_yantras_0z]

Given the limited range of the 6Ghz band in Europe, is there any hope of seeing the Pro version on sale in the old continent?

Pro is probably exclusive to NA

 

[PR3MIUM]

Looks like, according to the ASUS store, it is shipping on 12/22 in the US.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rog/90ig08g0-ma1a0v-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro.html

Estimated Shipping Date: 12/22/2023
$799.99

GT-BE98 EU:

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 WLAN-Router 10 Gigabit Ethernet Quad-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz Schwarz 90IG08F0-MO9A0V

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 WLAN-Router 10 Gigabit Ethernet Quad-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz Schwarz, 90IG08F0-MO9A0V, EAN 4711387079461

direkt.jacob.de

736€

ASUS WL-Router GT-BE98 | 999708477

Die ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Bridges und Router bieten fortschrittliche kabellose und kabelgebundene Konnektivität mit Unterstützung für den Wi-Fi 7-Standard, damit alle Geräte schnelle Geschwindigkeiten genießen können. Mit 8 externen Antennen deckt er…

www.future-x.de

842€

So the Pro from the US-Store is even cheaper then the non-Pro in Germany,
most of the shops maybe first selling the non-Pro to make a little profit out of it

 

[OneFingeredFist]

I actually want the non Pro version, but looks like it won’t be available in the US. Oh well, I’ll stick with my AXE16000 for now.

Same here

 

[aublumberg]

Can someone remind me what is the difference between the GT-BE98 and the GT-BE98-Pro?

The former has 2 x 5GHz plus 1 x 6GHz bands and the other has 1 x 5GHz plus 2 x 6GHz bands, right? Anything else?

 

[Kingp1n]

Can someone remind me what is the difference between the GT-BE98 and the GT-BE98-Pro?

The former has 2 x 5GHz plus 1 x 6GHz bands and the other has 1 x 5GHz plus 2 x 6GHz bands, right? Anything else?

See below:

Post in thread 'GT-BE98 WIFI 7' https://www.snbforums.com/threads/gt-be98-wifi-7.82741/post-861075

 

[glens]

See below:

Post in thread 'GT-BE98 WIFI 7' https://www.snbforums.com/threads/gt-be98-wifi-7.82741/post-861075

Pretty sure the quoted part of your reply was correct and the link you provided is not...

 

[Jadehsn]

Looks like Newegg has updated to the same 12/22/2023 release date.

https://www.newegg.com/asus-gt-be98-pro/p/N82E16833320588

 

[aublumberg]

See below:

Post in thread 'GT-BE98 WIFI 7' https://www.snbforums.com/threads/gt-be98-wifi-7.82741/post-861075

Thank you for the pointer. When looking at the latest online specs, the bands are different (which is probably the reason the theoretical Gbps are different). The Pro has 2 x 6GHz bands whilst the non-Pro has 1 x 6GHz band. Vice versa for the 5Ghz band(s).

 

[doc octopus]

Estimated Shipping Date: 12/22/2023
$799.99

GT-BE98 EU:

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 WLAN-Router 10 Gigabit Ethernet Quad-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz Schwarz 90IG08F0-MO9A0V

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 WLAN-Router 10 Gigabit Ethernet Quad-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz Schwarz, 90IG08F0-MO9A0V, EAN 4711387079461

direkt.jacob.de

736€

ASUS WL-Router GT-BE98 | 999708477

Die ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Bridges und Router bieten fortschrittliche kabellose und kabelgebundene Konnektivität mit Unterstützung für den Wi-Fi 7-Standard, damit alle Geräte schnelle Geschwindigkeiten genießen können. Mit 8 externen Antennen deckt er…

www.future-x.de

842€

So the Pro from the US-Store is even cheaper then the non-Pro in Germany,
most of the shops maybe first selling the non-Pro to make a little profit out of it

You forget that in Europe the prices displayed include taxes (VAT), while in the USA they do not.

 

[pavel2023]

Thank you for the pointer. When looking at the latest online specs, the bands are different (which is probably the reason the theoretical Gbps are different). The Pro has 2 x 6GHz bands whilst the non-Pro has 1 x 6GHz band. Vice versa for the 5Ghz band(s).

The difference is 2 ranges at 5Hz or 2 ranges at 6Hz. Who needs range, it is better to choose 2 ranges at 5 Hz. For those who have all devices close together, it’s better to use pro, which has more than 6Hz.

 

[Kingp1n]

I actually want the non Pro version, but looks like it won’t be available in the US. Oh well, I’ll stick with my AXE16000 for now.

Thats terrible news....and same here I'll stick with my trusty GT-AX11000!

 

[athenaesword]

You forget that in Europe the prices displayed include taxes (VAT), while in the USA they do not.

the irony of living in asia where these things are made, and supposedly 0% goods taxes, i had to pay 960usd for the non-pro in HK.

 

[ZNP_83]

Has there been any testing of the performance of running a Wireguard VPN on this yet?