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ASUS 5G-GO

4.5
ASUS 5G-GO
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The 5G-GO is ASUS’s Wi-Fi 7 flagship for mobile/travel 5G — arguably the most capable portable 5G router on the market in 2026. It packs mmWave support, a 10GbE-class USB-C tether, and the OpenWrt flexibility serious users want.

Best fit for: traveling professionals, event/pop-up networking, RV rigs where you want a single do-everything unit, and anyone who plans to run VPNs or advanced routing on the device itself. Overkill for someone who just wants home internet — look at the Netgear M6 Pro or an outdoor CPE instead.

Pros
  • First-wave Wi-Fi 7 mobile 5G router — tri-band up to 6.5 Gbps wireless
  • 5G sub-6 + mmWave capable, up to 5.15 Gbps theoretical downlink
  • 2.5GbE WAN/LAN + 10G USB-C tether for high-speed backhaul
  • OpenWrt-based with built-in VPN server and client support
  • 6030 mAh battery, ~19-hour runtime
  • IP51-rated for light outdoor/dusty-site use
Cons
  • Premium price versus last-gen M6 Pro
  • Wi-Fi 7 clients still rare — benefits limited today
  • Battery trickle-charges when always plugged in, shortening long-term health
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