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If you look at Asus’s current mobile router, the RT-AX57 Go, and think, “Meh!” just because it lacks Wi-Fi 7, a SIM slot, or a Multi-Gig port, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Today, Asus announced two brand-new travel routers with all of those features: the RT-BE58 Go and the 5G Go. Actually, one more was also unveiled at the same time: the RT-AX50 Go. However, it is an even lesser version of the RT-AX57 Go, so we can skip it.
Let’s see what the new Asus RT-BE58 Go and 5G Go entail.
Asus RT-BE58 Go: More than the Wi-Fi 7 version of the RT-AX57 Go
The RT-BE58 Go looks different from the older RT-AX57 Go cousin. (Interestingly, it shares the same design as the presumably rival that was also announced at CES 2025, the TP-Link TL-WR3602BE.)
The new travel router now has a smaller design and two external antennas. It also has a 2.5Gbps port (plus a Gigabit port) and features dual-band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7, the same Wi-Fi specs as the ZenWiFi BD4.
The table below shows its hardware specs vs. those of the older model.
Hardware specifications: Asus RT-BE58 Go vs. RT-AX57 Go
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|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Asus RT-BE58 Go BE3600 Dual Band WiFi 7 Travel Router | Asus RT-AX57 Go AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Travel Router |
| Model | RT-BE58 Go | RT-AX57 Go |
| Dimensions | 98mm x 94mm x 31mm | 120 x 120x 21.5 mm |
| Weight | TBD | 7.1 oz (200 g) |
| Processing Power | Quad-core 2.0GHz, 256MB Flash, 2GB RAM | Dual-core 1.3GHz SoC, 256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM |
| Wi-Fi Technology | Dual-Band BE3600 | Dual-band AX3000 |
| 1st Band (2.4GHz) | 2×2 BE: Up to 688Mbps (20/40MHz) | 2×2 AX: Up to 600Mbps (20/40 MHz) |
| 2nd Band (5GHz) | 2×2 BE: Up to 2882Mbps (20/40/80/160MHz) | 2×2 Wi-Fi 6: Up to 2.4 Gbps (20/40/80/160MHz) |
| Wireless Security | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 | |
| Built-in Cellular Modem | None | |
| Mobile App | Asus Router | |
| Web User Interface | Yes (open-source AsusWRT) | |
| Networking Features | All Asus Routers’ Core Features, for example: Advanced VPN (WireGuard and OpenVPN server or client supported) AiProtection Parental Control QoS AiMesh | |
| Operating Roles | Mobile hotspot (via a tether cellular mode/phone) Wi-Fi (AiMesh) router/(AiMesh node) Wi-Fi repeater (WISP mode), Wi-Fi bridge, Wi-Fi access point | |
| Firmware Version (at review) | not yet tested | 3.0.0.6.102_22188 |
| USB Port | 1x USB-C (power) 1x USB 3.0 (all USB-related features) | |
| Gigabit Port | 1x WAN/LAN | 2x LAN/WAN |
| Multi-Gig Port | 1x 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN | None |
| Dual-WAN | Yes (WAN+LAN/USB) | |
| Link Aggregation | No | |
| Power Consumption (per 24 hours) | TBD | ≈ 130 Wh |
| US Price (at launch) | TBD | $129.99 |
Overall, the RT-BE58 Go is the previous model, the RT-AX57 Go plus the support for dual-band Wi-Fi 7 and a 2.5Gbps port. Both of those are significant in what it has to offer in terms of speeds.
Other than that, it’s a very familiar router compared to the rest of Asus’s RT series. You can use it as a travel router or, if you live in a small home, as the primary router for your traditional broadband.
Asus 5G Go: The ultimate travel router
The 5G Go is first and foremost a 5G router with a built-in cellular modem. You can just pop in a nano SIM card, and you’re ready to go.
On this front, Asus says that the new tiny router features 5GNR Sub6 and 4G LTE Cat.20 with cellular data rates up to almost 6Gbps.
Most impressively, on the Wi-FI front, the 5G GO features a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 2882 Mbps on the 5GHz band and up to 5760 Mbps on the 6GHz band. It’s unclear if it’s a natural tri-band router or if users can only use either the 5GHz or the 6GHz at a time, like in the case of the Netgear M6 Pro.
Additionally, with a 2.5Gbps network port, it can host a traditional network, like the RT-AX57 Go. Sharing a similar firmware, the new router can also offer advanced networking features, including a comprehensive VPN feature set. The new mobile router also supports open-source OpenWRT firmware.
All that is housed in a compact IP51-rated design for protection against the elements. The router also comes with a 6030mAh battery to provide “all-day” battery life for those working remotely or on the go.
5G-GO’s hardware specfications
| Model name | 5G-GO |
| Cellular Data rate | 5GNR Sub6 5.95Gbps; LTE Cat.20 : 2.0Gbps2/4G/5G/6G |
| Operating frequency | 4G LTE:B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B20/B28/B30/B38/B40/B41/B46/B48/B662. 5G Sub6:n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n783. 2G, 5G, 6G (320MHz), 2G+5G (160MHz), 2G+6G (160MHz) |
| Wi-Fi specs | Wi-Fi: 688/2880/5760 Mbps |
| Modem Standard | 4G/5G NR 3GPP Release 17 |
| Antennas | 8 LDS Antenna (6 for 5G/4G; 2 for WLAN) Duo Ext. TS9 Connectors |
| Memory | Flash 8GB, DDR4 RAM 1GB |
| Ruggedness | IP51 |
| I/O Ports | 1x 2.5G port (WAN/LAN) 1x 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps tethering, QC/PD charging) 2.4” LCD TSP4FF/Nano SIM slot |
| Buttons | Reset, Power |
| AC Adapter | 20W QC Adapter |
| Dimension | 115 x 110 x 22.7mm |
| Weight | 300g |
Availability and pricing
Asus says the RT-BE58 Go and 5G Go will be available later this year, and their pricing will be announced then. Check back for more.
And why does the ASUS 5G Go lack a 79 band
What is 79 band?
Sub6:n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n783.
n78 and n79 where?
Got it. Those are the specs provided by Asus. So, I have no answer.
Hello Dong,
I was planning to buy the upcoming TPLINK 8550 mobile router, until I saw this announcement of the ASUS 5G Go.
Any idea if the new ASUS 5G Go allows users to read SMS messages from its 2.4-inch screen? And is the display a touchscreen panel?
Thanks.
That’s a good question, Vin. I’ll find out.
thank you Dong.
any word from ASUS regarding reading SMS messages with the ASUS 5G-GO router?
They don’t have answer for that yet, Vin. I think we’ll have to wait until the router is closer to the release date. They didn’t even have one to show at CES.