Product comparison · 2 cellular network devices

Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi vs NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100)

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 9identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi has 1,420 mAh more battery capacity than the NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100) (6460 mAh vs 5040 mAh). The Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi has 22.5 mm more width than the NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100) (128 mm vs 105.5 mm). The NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100) has 5.5 mm more depth than the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi (105.5 mm vs 100 mm). Device type: Cellular network modem/router on the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, Cellular network router on the NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100). Product colour: Grey on the Acer Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, Black on the NETGEAR 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100).

  • Product colour
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:Grey
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):Black
  • Battery capacity
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:6460 mAh
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):5040 mAh
  • Power source type
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:USB
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):Battery
  • Width
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:128 mm
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):105.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:100 mm
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):105.5 mm
  • Height
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:17.9 mm
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):20.4 mm
  • Weight
    • Connect M5 Mobile WiFi:190 g
    • 4G LTE Advanced Mobile Router (MR2100):240 g

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Comparison of Connect M5 Mobile WiFi, M1
39 specifications
Design2 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network modem/routerCellular network router
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi frequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Data networkKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardLTELTE
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB portYesYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers6460 mAh5040 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Performanceidentical
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS9
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBBattery
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers128 mm105.5 mm
DepthDiffers100 mm105.5 mm
HeightDiffers17.9 mm20.4 mm
WeightDiffers190 g240 g
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C

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