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FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International vs FRITZ!Box 6860 5G

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 18identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • LED indicators
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:Power, WLAN, WPS
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:WLAN, Power
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:400,866 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:600,2402 Mbit/s
  • Data network
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:3G, 4G, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:3G, 4G, 5G
  • 4G standard
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:LTE
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:LTE-A
  • SIM card type
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:MicroSIM
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:NanoSIM
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:4
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:1
  • Security algorithms
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:WPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSec
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:IPSec, WPA2, WPA3, WPS
  • Power source type
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:AC
    • FRITZ!Box 6860 5G:PoE

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Comparison of Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International, FRITZ!Box 6860 5G
62 specifications
Design1 differ
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourWhiteWhite
MountingKnown for oneDesktop/WallUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WLAN, WPSWLAN, Power
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
VoIPYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3at
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
Guest accessKnown 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), 802.11g, 802.11a802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers400,866 Mbit/s600,2402 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
MIMOYesYes
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)YesYes
Mobile network4 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, 4G, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS3G, 4G, 5G
3G standardsHSPA+, UMTSHSPA+, UMTS
4G standardDiffersLTELTE-A
4G bands supported1500,3500,3700 MHz1500,3500,3700 MHz
5G bands supportedDiffers700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500 MHz700,800,850,900,1500,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3800,1400 MHz
SIM card typeDiffersMicroSIMNanoSIM
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) supportedYesYes
Number of SIM cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2, WPS, IPSecIPSec, WPA2, WPA3, WPS
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
FirewallYesYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentDiffersFRITZ!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! NotesFRITZ!Box 6860 5G v2 Edition International, 1 x router bracket for indoors, 1 x router bracket for outdoors (including mounting screw), 1 x PoE power adapter (PoE+, 26 W) including gigabit LAN uplink, 1 x power cable, 2 x 2.5 m LAN cable (UV-resistant), 5 x self-adhesive cable clip, 2 x adhesive pad
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 quantity44
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP54
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACPoE
Power consumption (typical)Differs6 W6.8 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm111 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm31 mm
WeightKnown for one566 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265.5 mm177 mm
Package depthDiffers69 mm97 mm
Package heightDiffers185 mm240 mm
Package weightDiffers739 g960 g
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originPolandPoland
Warranty period5 year(s)5 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 40 °C
Other featuresidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 Gbit/s

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