Both give you internet where there's no cable. But in different ways.
Short answer
TP-Link Archer MR600 - built-in 4G LTE, SIM, 3 LAN. ASUS RT-BE58 Go - Wi-Fi 7, 232 g, USB for a modem, AiMesh, VPN and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE58 Go | TP-Link Archer MR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | travel router | 4G LTE router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 | Wi-Fi 5, AC1200 |
| Wi-Fi speed | 688 + 2882 Mbit/s | 300 + 867 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s + SIM |
| LAN | 1 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| 4G LTE | via USB modem | built-in |
| USB | USB-A | no |
| Antennas | — | 2 external |
| Mesh | AiMesh | — |
| Processor | 4 cores, 2 GHz | — |
| RAM / flash | 1024 / 256 MB | — |
| VPN | yes | no |
| Dimensions, weight | 99×111×36 mm, 232 g | 229×160×37 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
4G LTE
Via a USB modem vs a built-in module with a SIM slot.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 vs Wi-Fi 5 AC1200.
Form factor
A compact 99×111 mm and 232 g vs a stationary 229×160 mm.
Verdict: who should buy which
- A cottage with a SIM card - TP-Link Archer MR600.
- Travel and Wi-Fi 7 - ASUS RT-BE58 Go.
FAQ
Is there VPN?
On the ASUS - yes, on the TP-Link - no.
How much memory does the ASUS have?
1024 MB RAM and 256 MB flash.
Which is cheaper?
The ASUS RT-BE58 Go.