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ASUS RT-BE58 Go vs ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 30identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 1,400 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (5000 Mbit/s vs 3600 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 1,438 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (4320 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (5 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-BE58 Go:Yes
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE58 Go:3600 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5000 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE58 Go:2882 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE58 Go:2
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:5
  • USB port
    • RT-BE58 Go:Yes
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:No
  • Product type
    • RT-BE58 Go:Portable router
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:Tabletop router
  • Product colour
    • RT-BE58 Go:White
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:Black
  • Antenna design
    • RT-BE58 Go:External
    • RT-BE59 BE5000:Internal & external

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Comparison of RT-BE58 Go, RT-BE59 BE5000
67 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 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)Differs3600 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)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)Differs2882 Mbit/s4320 Mbit/s
Modulation4096-QAM4096-QAM
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates1000,2500 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant 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 VPNUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
System event logYesYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
On/off switchYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower, LAN, WAN
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antennas quantityDiffers25
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency2000 MHz2000 MHz
Processor cores44
Internal memory1000 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output current2 A2 A
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers111 mm193 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm59 mm
WeightDiffers232 g506 g
WidthDiffers99 mm238 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers214 mm285 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm193 mm
Package heightDiffers85 mm104 mm
Package weightDiffers546 g1.06 kg
Package typeBoxBox
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C

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