Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AX50 Go vs ASUS RT-AX52 Pro

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 10identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 1,499 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (3000 Mbit/s vs 1501 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 2,102 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (2402 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX50 Go has 627 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (1201 Mbit/s vs 574 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
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
    • RT-AX52 Pro:No
  • WAN connection type
    • RT-AX50 Go:RJ-45, WISP
    • RT-AX52 Pro:RJ-45
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1501 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
    • RT-AX52 Pro:574 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-AX50 Go:4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • RT-AX52 Pro:1024-QAM, OFDMA
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX50 Go:1
    • RT-AX52 Pro:4
  • USB port
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
    • RT-AX52 Pro:No

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Comparison of RT-AX50 Go, RT-AX52 Pro
59 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45, WISPRJ-45
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1501 Mbit/s3000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)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)Differs300 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA1024-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportDiffersVPN Client Open VPN Support SurfsharkInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB portDiffersYesNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalSSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerPower, WPS, LAN, WAN
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), USB Type-CLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBAC
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers70 mm126 mm
HeightDiffers26.5 mm45 mm
WeightDiffers85 g342 g
WidthDiffers70 mm190 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one148 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one38 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one170 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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