Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-AX52 Pro vs ASUS RT-BE58 Go

45specifications compared
20differ
25identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 600 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (3600 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro has 1,714 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (2402 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 2,308 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro (2882 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has USB port.

3G/4G USB modem compatibility
- RT-AX52 Pro:No
- RT-BE58 Go:Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
- RT-AX52 Pro:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- RT-BE58 Go:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- RT-AX52 Pro:3000 Mbit/s
- RT-BE58 Go:3600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
- RT-AX52 Pro:2402 Mbit/s
- RT-BE58 Go:688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
- RT-AX52 Pro:574 Mbit/s
- RT-BE58 Go:2882 Mbit/s
Modulation
- RT-AX52 Pro:1024-QAM, OFDMA
- RT-BE58 Go:4096-QAM
Ethernet LAN interface type
- RT-AX52 Pro:Gigabit Ethernet
- RT-BE58 Go:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- RT-AX52 Pro:4
- RT-BE58 Go:2

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Comparison of RT-AX52 Pro, RT-BE58 Go
64 specifications	A ASUS RT-AX52 Pro View product	B ASUS RT-BE58 Go View product
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
SIM card slot	No	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffers	No	Yes
WAN connection type	RJ-45	RJ-45
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	3000 Mbit/s	3600 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs	2402 Mbit/s	688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs	574 Mbit/s	2882 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers	1024-QAM, OFDMA	4096-QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Port triggering	Yes	Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Yes	Yes
VPN supportDiffers	Instant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP	Instant 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 WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
USB charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth control	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes	Yes
Reset button	Yes	Yes
MU-MIMO technology	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	SSH, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal	SSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPS
Firewall	Yes	Yes
Parental control	Yes	Yes
MAC address filtering	Yes	Yes
System event log	Yes	Yes
DMZ support	Yes	Yes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP server	Yes	Yes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Tabletop router	Portable router
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power, WPS, LAN, WAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna design	External	External
Antennas quantityDiffers	4	2
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 MB
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC	DC
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	126 mm	111 mm
HeightDiffers	45 mm	36 mm
WeightDiffers	342 g	232 g
WidthDiffers	190 mm	99 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	214 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	123 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	546 g
Package type	Box	Box
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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