ASUS

RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router

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

51/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Wi-Fi 73600 Mbpsdual-band
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Why we rate it

  • Mesh capable
  • VPN client
  • Parental controls
  • Above-average lan ports
  • Below-average max throughput
Score profile

Where the RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures28408080
Wi-Fi
28
Ethernet and ports
40
Coverage
80
Features
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Max throughput3600
Bandsdual-band

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports5
WAN ports1
Max port speed2.5
USB ports1

Coverage

Mesh capableYes

Features

VPN clientYes
Parental controlsYes

More specs

USBYes
Speed mbps3600
Head to head

RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router vs ASUS ASUS RT-BE82U

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures
RT-BE58U WiFi 7 RouterASUS RT-BE82U
 ASUSRT-BE58U WiFi 7 RouterThis pageASUSASUS RT-BE82U
Overall score51 /10052 /100Better
WIFI standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps36006500Better
Bandsdual-banddual-band
Max port speed gbps2.52.5
Who it's for

Is the RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router 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 the widest coverage and fastest speeds, 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 RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the RT-BE58U WiFi 7 Router?

Its mesh capable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS RT-AX52 Pro?

The ASUS RT-AX52 Pro scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.