Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AX50 Go vs TP-Link Archer AX58

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 7identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer AX58 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 TP-Link Archer AX58 has 274 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (574 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer AX58 has 1,201 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX50 Go (2402 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
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
    • Archer AX58:No
  • WAN connection type
    • RT-AX50 Go:RJ-45, WISP
    • Archer AX58:RJ-45
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1501 Mbit/s
    • Archer AX58:3000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:300 Mbit/s
    • Archer AX58:574 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-AX50 Go:1201 Mbit/s
    • Archer AX58:2402 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-AX50 Go:1
    • Archer AX58:4
  • USB port
    • RT-AX50 Go:Yes
    • Archer AX58:No
  • Product type
    • RT-AX50 Go:Portable router
    • Archer AX58:Tabletop router

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Comparison of RT-AX50 Go, Archer AX58
72 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45, WISPRJ-45
Wireless LAN features4 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/s574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1201 Mbit/s2402 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VPN supportDiffersVPN Client Open VPN Support SurfsharkOpenVPN, PPTP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB portDiffersYesNo
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
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2-Personal, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45), USB Type-CLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown 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 typeDiffersUSBDC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers70 mm135 mm
HeightDiffers26.5 mm41.6 mm
WidthDiffers70 mm260.2 mm
WeightKnown for one85 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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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