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FRITZ! 6850 5G vs TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 866,200 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rates supported than the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router (866,400 Mbit/s vs 200 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 6850 5G has 65 mm more width than the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router (200 mm vs 135 mm). The TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router has 28.7 mm more depth than the FRITZ! 6850 5G (73.7 mm vs 45 mm). Only the FRITZ! 6850 5G has Ethernet LAN. Product colour: White on the FRITZ! 6850 5G, Black on the TP-Link M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router.

  • Product colour
    • 6850 5G:White
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:Black
  • Ethernet LAN
    • 6850 5G:Yes
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:No
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • 6850 5G:866,400 Mbit/s
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:200 Mbit/s
  • Data network
    • 6850 5G:3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, UMTS, HSPA+
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:4G, 5G, LTE
  • 3G standards
    • 6850 5G:UMTS, HSPA+
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:HSPA, HSPA+, WCDMA
  • 4G standard
    • 6850 5G:LTE
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:TD-LTE & FDD-LTE
  • Security algorithms
    • 6850 5G:WPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSec
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
  • Cables included
    • 6850 5G:LAN (RJ-45)
    • M8550(EU) cellular network device Cellular network router:USB Type-C

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Comparison of 6850 5G, M8550(EU)
62 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
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN features1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
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
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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/s200 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+4G, 5G, LTE
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, HSPA+HSPA, HSPA+, WCDMA
4G standardDiffersLTETD-LTE & FDD-LTE
4G bands supportedKnown for one1500,3500,3700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedDiffers2100,1800,850,900,2600,800,700,2300,2500,3500 MHz900 MHz
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 & 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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), Nano Memory (NM)
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSecWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
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 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
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
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm135 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm73.7 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm20.5 mm
WeightKnown for one566 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4680 mAh
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS

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