Product comparison · 2 cellular network devices

FRITZ! 6850 5G vs NETGEAR AirCard 797

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 866,000 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the NETGEAR AirCard 797 (866,400 Mbit/s vs 400 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 132 mm more width than the NETGEAR AirCard 797 (200 mm vs 68 mm). The NETGEAR AirCard 797 has 65 mm more depth than the FRITZ! 6850 5G (110 mm vs 45 mm). Device type: Cellular network router on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, Cellular wireless network equipment on the NETGEAR AirCard 797. Product colour: White on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, Black on the NETGEAR AirCard 797.

  • Product colour
    • 6850 5G:White
    • AirCard 797:Black
  • LED indicators
    • 6850 5G:WLAN, WPS, Power
    • AirCard 797:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • 6850 5G:866,400 Mbit/s
    • AirCard 797:400 Mbit/s
  • Data network
    • 6850 5G:3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+
    • AirCard 797:3G, 4G
  • Width
    • 6850 5G:200 mm
    • AirCard 797:68 mm
  • Depth
    • 6850 5G:45 mm
    • AirCard 797:110 mm
  • Height
    • 6850 5G:152 mm
    • AirCard 797:15.4 mm
  • Weight
    • 6850 5G:566 g
    • AirCard 797:136 g

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Comparison of 6850 5G, AirCard 797
62 specifications
Design3 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network routerCellular wireless network equipment
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MountingKnown for oneDesktop/WallUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersWLAN, WPS, PowerYes
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 cm (1.77")
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers866,400 Mbit/s400 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network1 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+3G, 4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTS, HSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one1500,3500,3700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,1800,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500,3500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneMiniSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (LTE) (download)Known for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rate (LTE) (upload)Known for one211 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UMTS bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1900,2100 MHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for oneFRITZ!Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International, External mobile network antennas, Power adapter, LAN cable, 1.5 m, Quick guide in DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, NL, FRITZ! NotesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternal & externalUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm15.4 mm
WeightDiffers566 g136 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one265.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one739 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2930 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C

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