Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE58 Go vs TP-Link C5 PRO

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 16identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 2,283 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link C5 PRO (3600 Mbit/s vs 1317 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 238 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link C5 PRO (688 Mbit/s vs 450 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 2,015 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link C5 PRO (2882 Mbit/s vs 867 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-BE58 Go:Yes
    • C5 PRO:No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE58 Go:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • C5 PRO:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE58 Go:3600 Mbit/s
    • C5 PRO:1317 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-BE58 Go:688 Mbit/s
    • C5 PRO:450 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE58 Go:2882 Mbit/s
    • C5 PRO:867 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE58 Go:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • C5 PRO:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE58 Go:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • C5 PRO:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE58 Go:2
    • C5 PRO:4

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Comparison of RT-BE58 Go, C5 PRO
67 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s1317 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s450 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s867 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
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) portsDiffers24
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 technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDoS, SPI firewall, IP & MAC address binding
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers24
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, DC
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A1 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers111 mm144 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm35 mm
WeightKnown for one232 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers99 mm230 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one214 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one546 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
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
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C

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