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Asus RT-BE58U vs Asus RT-BE82U

Full Routers comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Asus site.
2026 verdict
Which entry-level Asus Wi-Fi 7 router is the smarter buy?
Asus RT-BE58U
Winner
Asus RT-BE58U
$87.49$149.9942% OFF

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The Asus RT-BE58U takes this comparison overall on a lower price, even though owners rate the Asus RT-BE82U somewhat higher. Both are dual-band routers with no 6 GHz band and matching 2.4 GHz speeds, but the RT-BE82U posts a noticeably faster 5 GHz connection and an all-2.5G wired layout, one 2.5G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports, for a 6.5 Gbps combined rating versus 3.6 Gbps on the RT-BE58U, which mixes in slower Gigabit LAN ports alongside its single 2.5G port. Warranty coverage is identical at three years, and both share the same VPN toolkit, AiMesh support and command-line access. Buyers who want every port running at 2.5G and a bit more headline Wi-Fi speed should lean toward the Asus RT-BE82U; anyone chasing the lowest entry price into Asus's Wi-Fi 7 lineup should pick the Asus RT-BE58U.
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FeatureAsus RT-BE58UAsus RT-BE82UWinner
Price$87.49$166.99Asus RT-BE58U
Rating4.04.2Asus RT-BE82U
Max Wi-Fi Speed3.6 Gbps6.5 GbpsAsus RT-BE82U
LAN Port Count54Asus RT-BE58U
LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports14Asus RT-BE82U
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)NONOTie
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)YESYESTie
Mesh Wi-FiYESYESTie
WPA3 EncryptionYESYESTie
WAN & FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverMulti-WAN, WAN FailoverTie
USB StorageFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingFTP, Samba, Time Machine, Media SharingTie
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Asus RT-BE58U

42% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$87.49
$149.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Price: $87.49
  • + LAN Port Count: 5
  • - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.2
  • - Max Wi-Fi Speed: 3.6 Gbps vs 6.5 Gbps
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Asus RT-BE82U

24% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$166.99
$219.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Rating: 4.2
  • + Max Wi-Fi Speed: 6.5 Gbps
  • + LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports: 4
  • - Price: $166.99 vs $87.49
  • - LAN Port Count: 4 vs 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Asus RT-BE58U or the Asus RT-BE82U?

The Asus RT-BE58U takes the overall win on being the cheaper of the two, while the Asus RT-BE82U earns the higher owner rating. If price is the deciding factor, the RT-BE58U is the pick.

What is the biggest difference between the Asus RT-BE58U and the Asus RT-BE82U?

Port speed uniformity and 5 GHz throughput. The RT-BE82U runs an all-2.5G wired layout and a faster 5 GHz radio for a 6.5 Gbps combined rating, while the RT-BE58U mixes Gigabit and 2.5G ports and tops out at 3.6 Gbps.

Do either the Asus RT-BE58U or the Asus RT-BE82U have a 6 GHz band?

No, neither does. Both are dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers covering only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Which has faster wired ports?

The Asus RT-BE82U, with an all-2.5G layout: one 2.5G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports. The Asus RT-BE58U has a single 2.5G port among four Gigabit LAN ports.

Do both support AiMesh and the same VPN options?

Yes. Both routers support Asus AiMesh for whole-home coverage and the same VPN client and server toolkit, including WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec.

Who should buy each one?

Buy the Asus RT-BE82U for an all-2.5G port layout and a bit more Wi-Fi headroom. Buy the Asus RT-BE58U for the same core AsusWRT feature set at the lowest entry price into Asus's Wi-Fi 7 range.

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