Head-to-head · Best Wi-Fi 7 Routers

ASUS RT-BE58U vs TP-Link Archer GE800

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

ASUS RT-BE58U comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.2). ASUS RT-BE58U is best for: budget-conscious users seeking Wi-Fi 7 value. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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ASUS RT-BE58U

4.6

4 sources$135as of Nov 6

The ASUS RT-BE58U is a strong-value WiFi 7 router with solid multi-device performance and 5 GHz speeds reaching 940 Mbps within 10 feet. PC Guide cited 'great value for the connectivity' and 'amazing speeds for the majority of users,' while GearLab went further, calling it 'the best overall WiFi router we tested' on the strength of its future-proofing and price. The catch is the missing 6GHz band, along with limited 2.4 GHz range, so anyone chasing maximum coverage or leaning on the 6GHz frequency should look at another model.

Strengths

— Excellent multi-device efficiency with strong throughput under load
— Fast 5 GHz performance with speeds up to 940 Mbps within 10 ft.
— Supports WiFi 7 technology with Multi-Link Operation for band stability

Watch-outs

— Lacks 6GHz frequency band

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TP-Link Archer GE800

4.2

4 sources$449.99as of Nov 6

TP-Link's first serious gaming router pairs tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with hardware aimed at latency rather than headline speed: a dedicated 2.5Gbps gaming port, per-game QoS through Game Acceleration, and WTFast GPN access. PCMag called it the best router TP-Link has built. Dong Knows Tech was cooler on it, pointing at heat and fan noise. It suits a gaming desk on a fast fiber line, not a quiet shelf in a small apartment.

Strengths

— Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 performance with 19000 Mbps total bandwidth
— Includes dedicated 2.5Gbps gaming port for prioritized gaming traffic
— Game Acceleration feature automatically optimizes QoS settings for specific games

Watch-outs

— Router runs hot and can be noisy during high usage
— No AFC (Adaptive Frequency Control) support in current firmware

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How they stack up

ASUS RT-BE58U

The ASUS RT-BE58U has no 6GHz band, which the TP-Link Archer BE550 and ASUS RT-BE92U both provide. Its three Ethernet ports are 1Gbps, where the BE550 has 2.5G ports and the RT-BE92U includes a 10Gbps port. It costs less than the RT-BE92U and reaches 5 GHz speeds up to 940 Mbps within 10 feet.

TP-Link Archer GE800

The TP-Link Archer GE800 is built around gaming hardware: a dedicated 2.5Gbps gaming port, Game Acceleration QoS and WTFast GPN support. It costs more than the ASUS RT-BE58U and ASUS RT-BE92U, and lists two 10Gbps ports and an SFP+ port where the RT-BE58U's ports are 1Gbps. Its 19000 Mbps total bandwidth matches the Netgear Nighthawk RS700S's 19Gbps, and it runs hot and can be noisy under heavy use.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	ASUS RT-BE58U	TP-Link Archer GE800
Wi-Fi Standard	7	Wi-Fi 7
Bands	2.5 GHz, 5 GHz	Tri-Band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Max Speed	28.8 Gbps	19000 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	3x 1Gbps	2x 10Gbps (WAN/LAN), 1x SFP+, 4x 2.5Gbps
Processor	2.0GHz quad-core	Qualcomm Network Pro 1220 (2.2GHz Quad-Core)
Security	AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro)	Security+, Intrusion Detection and Prevention
MIMO	2x2 MU-MIMO	4x4 (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
USB Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1	1x USB 3.0

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