Same Wi-Fi, different jobs. The ASUS is a pocket router for travel.
Short answer
ASUS RT-BE58 Go - 232 g, USB-C power, USB modem, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, VPN. Archer BE220 - 4 LAN, MLO and much cheaper for home.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE58 Go | TP-Link Archer BE220 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | travel 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 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 4 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | via USB modem | no |
| USB | USB-A | no |
| Mesh | AiMesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | — | yes |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 / 256 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | yes |
| Dimensions, weight | 99×111×36 mm, 232 g | — |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Format
99×111×36 mm and 232 g vs a classic home router.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN and 1 LAN vs WAN and 4 LAN at 1 Gbit/s.
Internet on the road
You can plug a 4G modem into the ASUS via USB.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Travel - ASUS RT-BE58 Go.
- Home - TP-Link Archer BE220.
FAQ
Is there VPN?
Yes, on both.
How much RAM does the ASUS have?
1 GB.
Which is cheaper?
The Archer BE220.