Product comparison · 2 cellular network devices

FRITZ! 6850 5G vs NETGEAR Nighthawk M6

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 8identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 (4 vs 1). The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 95 mm more width than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 (200 mm vs 105 mm). The NETGEAR Nighthawk M6 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 M6. Data network: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+ on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M6.

  • Product colour
    • 6850 5G:White
    • Nighthawk M6:Black
  • Data network
    • 6850 5G:3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+
    • Nighthawk M6:4G, 5G, LTE
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 6850 5G:4
    • Nighthawk M6:1
  • Cables included
    • 6850 5G:LAN (RJ-45)
    • Nighthawk M6:USB Type-C
  • Power source type
    • 6850 5G:AC
    • Nighthawk M6:Battery
  • Width
    • 6850 5G:200 mm
    • Nighthawk M6:105 mm
  • Depth
    • 6850 5G:45 mm
    • Nighthawk M6:105 mm
  • Height
    • 6850 5G:152 mm
    • Nighthawk M6:21.5 mm

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Comparison of 6850 5G, Nighthawk M6
61 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
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless LAN features1 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 supportedKnown for one866,400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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+4G, 5G, LTE
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTS, HSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardLTELTE
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
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 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
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS-9
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 g252 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
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5040 mAh

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