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ASUS RT-BE58U review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£140Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:3600 MbpsLAN port speeds:?Mesh Wi-Fi:yes

ASUS RT-BE58U Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 17 expert and video reviews and 6 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS RT-BE58U
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

8.8

List score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 92% of routers
8.8

Value for money

Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

★Better than 96%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

26%

8.1

Wireless

20%

6.7

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.6

Security

12%

8.8

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

★Better than 91%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 86% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
9 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 86%
8.8

List score

List score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (6)
List score: in 6 of 80 lists (8%)
★Better than 96%
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What reviewers say about the ASUS RT-BE58U

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Reviewers praise the speed and strong security tools, but the Wi-Fi band limits and value for money draw complaints.
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Ranked #37 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router ASUS RT-BE58U

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

26%

8.1

Wireless

20%

6.7

Ports

18%

9.6

Networking

14%

9.6

Security

12%

8.8

Hardware

10%

8.4

Management

8.4
Reviews score
8.6
List score
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.8
Brand name
ASUS
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,600 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 3,600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 74.2% of routers and equal to 3.3% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
?
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
?
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
?
LAN port speeds
?
N. of WAN ports
?
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
?
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CPU clock speed
4x 2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2 GHz, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 6.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 83% of routers and the same as 11.6% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 69.9% of routers and the same as 19.4% of routers.
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ASUS RT-BE58U vs the average router

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  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 2.06x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 11.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 86% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    9 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 7.7
  • 8.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (6)
    List score: in 6 of 80 lists (8%)
    8.8 vs 8.1
  • 9.1% better value for money
    ASUS RT-BE58U has better value for money than the average router (8.81 vs 8.1).
    8.81 vs 8.08
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 2.06x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,600 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • More capable NAS services
    This router includes SMB, FTP, media server, time machine NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    SMB, FTP, media server, time machine vs SMB, media server
  • 4x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1,024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 2x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 5 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2024 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • 139 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (193 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    193 mm vs 54 mm
  • 47.4% more expensive
    ASUS RT-BE58U is more expensive than the average router (£140 vs £95).
    £140 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 47.4% more expensive
    ASUS RT-BE58U is more expensive than the average router (£140 vs £95).
    £140 vs £95
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 139 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (193 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    193 mm vs 54 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
DIY GUIDES
≈ estimated
31/12/2025
Overview review · design, Wi-Fi 7 speed and coverage
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U suits busy homes, gamers and smart households, though it may be more than casual users need.
7.0
Reviewsinside
≈ estimated
18/11/2025
Full review · features, performance and value
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U suits Wi-Fi 7 power users, but its premium pricing makes it overkill for basic needs.
9.0
Broadband Savvy
≈ estimated
15/09/2025
Hands-on review · speed, signal and admin tests
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U is a worthwhile budget Wi-Fi 7 router; its dated software is a minor drawback.
9.0
Worth Buying
≈ estimated
17/07/2026
Quick overview · features and spec sheet
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U is a versatile Wi-Fi 7 router with strong speed and security, worth considering.
9.0
Daily Gamer
≈ estimated
06/05/2025
Short review · speed tests and setup
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U offers a compact design, solid coverage and fast speeds for gaming and streaming.
9.0
Critical Tech
≈ estimated
15/01/2025
Short review · Wi-Fi 7 performance and testing
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U is a premium router blending Wi-Fi 7 speed and design, a strong futureproof investment with slightly weaker distant signal.
8.0
Thetechreview
≈ estimated
11/09/2024
Short review · features, ports and software overview
Verdict
ASUS RT-BE58U is a well-balanced Wi-Fi 7 router, though buyers should weigh its price and need for constant power.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
23/06/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a capable Wi-Fi 7 router with full ASUS features and USB sharing, but its menus are awkward and it has no 6GHz band.
9.0
mezha.ua
✓ explicit
13/11/2024
Hands-on test · Basic Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a basic Wi-Fi 7 router with a solid feature list and a 2.5-gigabit port, but it's bulkier than older models and its antennas are fixed.
9.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
17/09/2025
Lab test · Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a fast, easy-to-set-up Wi-Fi 7 router that suits most homes, but the missing 6GHz band and single 2.5Gbps port hold it back.
8.0
digitalcitizen.life
✓ explicit
31/01/2025
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a strong 2.4GHz performer that reaches far rooms well, but its 5GHz uploads were weak and its USB port proved unstable.
8.1
dongknows.com
✓ explicit
07/08/2025
Hands-on test · Entry Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U suits homes with gigabit broadband, offering a generous feature set and fast USB storage sharing, though its hardware is modest.
8.0
techent.tv
≈ estimated
21/12/2024
In-depth test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a solid Wi-Fi 7 upgrade for gaming and streaming, with more range than its Wi-Fi 6 rival, though some smart devices need the IoT network.
8.0
reviews.org
✓ explicit
24/03/2025
Hands-on test · 4G backup router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U offers low latency, a 4G backup port and plenty of controls, but its coverage in the back rooms was poor.
9.0
casaia.fr
✓ explicit
20/10/2025
Real-world test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U suits homes that stream and game, with low latency and strong speeds on Wi-Fi 7 devices, but its 2.4GHz band is weak and it lacks 6GHz.
8.3
hynerd.it
✓ explicit
06/07/2025
Hands-on test · Entry Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The ASUS RT-BE58U suits streaming and gaming homes with Wi-Fi 7 devices, but its 2.4GHz band is weak and it has no 6GHz band.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS RT-BE58U

  • Wi-Fi 7 dual-band up to 3,600 Mbps
  • 2.5G WAN/LAN port for faster lines
  • 160 MHz channels, 4096-QAM and MLO
  • Four Gigabit LAN ports
  • USB tethering backup for 4G or 5G
  • Kids network, IoT network and AiProtection Pro
  • AiMesh expansion

What customers don't like about ASUS RT-BE58U

  • No 6 GHz band
  • Only one 2.5G port
  • Only 512 MB RAM
  • 2x2 streams limit top speed

Verdict

Affordable Wi-Fi 7 is the pitch of the ASUS RT-BE58U, a dual-band router with up to 3,600 Mbps. That splits into 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz with 2x2 streams. Channels of 160 MHz, 4096-QAM and multi-link operation lift speed and stability. Wired ports are one 2.5G WAN/LAN port and four Gigabit ports. A USB port allows 4G or 5G tethering as a backup. NAS services (SMB, FTP, media server, Time Machine) are built in, backed by 512 MB of RAM. Kids and IoT networks and subscription-free AiProtection Pro cover family and smart home needs. AiMesh allows expansion with other ASUS routers. There is no 6 GHz band and only one multi-gig port. This mid-range model suits a flat or small house with a fast but not extreme internet line.

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