Head-to-head · Best Wifi 7 Routers

ASUS RT-BE58U vs Netgear Orbi 870

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 3.9). The gap is mostly about 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$109.99as of Aug 1

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
— 2.4 GHz range is lower than expected

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Netgear Orbi 870

3.9

5 sources$999.99as of Aug 1

The Netgear Orbi 870 Series runs tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with MLO support and 2.5Gbps wired backhaul on every unit. PCMag's John R. Delaney reported strong signals. Dong Knows Tech reviewer Dong Ngo called it an excellent buy for anyone needing 2.5Gbps bandwidth, but knocked the absence of true 10Gbps support and a price above the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8. It fits buyers who want high-end Wi-Fi 7 features and don't want to pay what the 970 series costs.

Strengths

— Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support with MLO for improved performance
— 2.5Gbps wired backhaul throughout the mesh system
— Strong signal coverage and reliable mesh networking

Watch-outs

— No true 10Gbps support in router unit
— Only 2.5Gbps ports on satellites limit upgrade potential

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How they stack up

ASUS RT-BE58U

The ASUS RT-BE58U offers excellent value with strong multi-device performance and 5GHz speeds, but it's missing the 6GHz band that the TP-Link Archer BE550 and ASUS RT-BE92U provide. Compared to the ASUS RT-BE96U, it lacks 10Gbps wired connectivity and dual WAN support, making it less suitable for high-demand applications.

Netgear Orbi 870

The Netgear Orbi 870 offers strong tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support with MLO and 2.5Gbps backhaul, but it's less expensive than the ASUS RT-BE96U and lacks 10Gbps support. Compared to the TP-Link Archer GE800, it doesn't feature dedicated gaming ports or Game Acceleration, making it less appealing for gamers.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	ASUS RT-BE58U	Netgear Orbi 870
Wi-Fi Standard	7	Wi-Fi 7
Bands	2.5 GHz, 5 GHz	Tri-Band
Max Speed	28.8 Gbps	21 Gbps
Ethernet Ports	3x 1Gbps	1x 10GbE WAN, 4x 2.5GbE LAN (router); 4x 2.5GbE LAN (satellites)
Processor	2.0GHz quad-core	1.5GHz quad-core
Security	AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro)	WPA3, NETGEAR Armor
MIMO	2x2 MU-MIMO	MU-MIMO
USB Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1	None

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