Same body, Wi-Fi and ports. The RT-BE58U costs more - for USB and memory.
Short answer
ASUS RT-BE58U - USB 3.0, 1 GB RAM and 256 MB flash. ASUS RT-BE55 - the same without USB and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE55 | ASUS RT-BE58U |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 4 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | no | USB 3.0 |
| Mesh | AiMesh | AiMesh |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | 4 cores, 2 GHz |
| RAM / flash | 512 / 128 MB | 1024 / 256 MB |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 238×147×193 mm, 446 g | 238×147×193 mm, 461 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, 4 × 1 Gbit/s LAN, 4 cores at 2 GHz, AiMesh, VPN, 238×147×193 mm body.
USB
None vs USB 3.0 for a drive or modem.
Memory
512 / 128 vs 1024 / 256 MB - more headroom for VPN and apps.
Verdict: who should buy which
- USB and spare memory - ASUS RT-BE58U.
- Saving money - ASUS RT-BE55.
FAQ
Are the ports the same?
Yes.
How heavy are they?
446 and 461 g.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-BE55.