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ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 vs ASUS RT-AX50 Go

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 10identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 2,819 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (4320 Mbit/s vs 1501 Mbit/s). The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 has 3,119 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (4320 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-AX50 Go has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
  • WAN connection type
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:RJ-45
    • RT-AX50 Go:RJ-45, WISP
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • RT-AX50 Go:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:1501 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:688 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4
    • RT-AX50 Go:1
  • USB port
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes

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Comparison of ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, RT-AX50 Go
73 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45RJ-45, WISP
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4320 Mbit/s1501 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4320 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
Modulation4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for one2.5 Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11beUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuardVPN Client Open VPN Support Surfshark
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Traffic statisticsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSHWPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WAN, LAN, WLANPower
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-C
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for onePRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityDiffers52
Features2 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers1000 MB128 MB
Flash memoryDiffers12 MB128 MB
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCUSB
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers37.5 mm70 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm26.5 mm
WeightDiffers476 g85 g
WidthDiffers131 mm70 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers231 mm80 mm
Package depthDiffers176 mm148 mm
Package heightDiffers106 mm38 mm
Package weightDiffers1.16 kg170 g
Package typeBoxBox

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