ASUS

ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600

The ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 lands as a entry-level wi-fi router, built around Wi-Fi 7.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Wi-Fi 73600 Mbpsdual-bandBE
£108best price at Amazon
In stock at 1 retailer

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • VPN client
  • VPN server
  • Parental controls
  • No mesh capable
  • Below-average max throughput
Score profile

Where the ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiEthernetFeatures252977
Wi-Fi
25
Ethernet and ports
29
Features
77
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Class (AX, BE)BE
Max throughput3600
Bandsdual-band

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports4
WAN ports1
Max port speed2.5
2.5 GbE ports1

Features

VPN clientYes
VPN serverYes
Parental controlsYes
IoT networkYes

More specs

Speed mbps3600

Watch it in action

Powered byYouTube
Head to head

ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 vs NETGEAR NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiEthernetFeatures
ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
 ASUSASUS RT-BE58U BE3600This pageNETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
Overall score42 /10044 /100Better
WIFI standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps36009300Better
Bandsdual-bandtri-band
Max port speed gbps2.52.5
Coverage m2175
Who it's for

Is the ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.

Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600?

Its vpn client stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6E Router RAXE300?

The NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6E Router RAXE300 scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.