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FRITZ! 6850 5G vs NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 7identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) (4 vs 1). The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 95 mm more width than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) (200 mm vs 105 mm). The NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) has 60 mm more depth than the FRITZ! 6850 5G (105 mm vs 45 mm). Product colour: White on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, Black on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200). WLAN data transfer rates supported: 866,400 Mbit/s on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, 600,1200 Mbit/s on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200).

  • Product colour
    • 6850 5G:White
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Black
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • 6850 5G:866,400 Mbit/s
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):600,1200 Mbit/s
  • Data network
    • 6850 5G:3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
  • 4G standard
    • 6850 5G:LTE
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • 4G bands supported
    • 6850 5G:1500,3500,3700 MHz
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):700,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
  • SIM card type
    • 6850 5G:MiniSIM
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):NanoSIM
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 6850 5G:4
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):1
  • Security algorithms
    • 6850 5G:WPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSec
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3

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Comparison of 6850 5G, Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)
68 specifications
Design1 differ
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MountingKnown for oneDesktop/WallUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneWLAN, WPS, PowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
VoIPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsIPv6IPv6
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, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers866,400 Mbit/s600,1200 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 network4 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTS, HSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardDiffersLTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
4G bands supportedDiffers1500,3500,3700 MHz700,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,1800,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500,3500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeDiffersMiniSIMNanoSIM
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
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,900,1900,2100 MHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
USB port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSecSSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)USB Type-C
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 typeInternal & externalInternal & external
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSDX55
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 typeDiffersACBattery
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm21.5 mm
WeightDiffers566 g240 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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5040 mAh

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