Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-BE58 Go

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 27identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 718 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3600 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (3 vs 2). The ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (4 vs 2). 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-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-BE58 Go:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE58 Go:3600 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • RT-BE58 Go:4096-QAM
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE58 Go:1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • RT-BE58 Go:2
  • USB port
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-BE58 Go:Yes
  • Product type
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
    • RT-BE58 Go:Portable router
  • Product colour
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Black
    • RT-BE58 Go:White

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Comparison of RT-BE50, RT-BE58 Go
72 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s3600 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 7 (802.11be)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)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardVPN FusionInstant 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) portsDiffers32
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSSSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPS
FirewallYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
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
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor cores44
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MHz
Power1 differ
Power source typeDCDC
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 voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers156 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm36 mm
WeightDiffers450 g232 g
WidthDiffers261 mm99 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source214 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source546 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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