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FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International vs NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International has 3 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (4 vs 1). The FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International has 95 mm more width than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (200 mm vs 105 mm). The FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International has 35 mm more depth than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (45 mm vs 10 mm). Device type: Cellular network router on the FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International, Cellular network modem/router on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router. Product colour: White on the FRITZ! Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International, Black on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router.

  • Product colour
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:White
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Black
  • Data network
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:3G, 4G, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:5G
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:4
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:1
  • Antenna type
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:Internal & external
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Internal
  • Power source type
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:AC
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Battery
  • Width
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:200 mm
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:105 mm
  • Depth
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:45 mm
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:10 mm
  • Height
    • Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International:152 mm
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:21.5 mm

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Comparison of Box 6850 5G v2 Edition International, M5
54 specifications
Design2 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network routerCellular network modem/router
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
MountingKnown for oneDesktop/WallUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, WLAN, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11a802.11a, 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 one400,866 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, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS5G
3G standardsKnown for oneHSPA+, UMTSUnknown — 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 one700,800,850,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneMicroSIMUnknown — 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
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
Performance1 differ
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeDiffersInternal & externalInternal
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
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 mm10 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm21.5 mm
WeightDiffers566 g240 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers265.5 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers69 mm146 mm
Package heightDiffers185 mm82 mm
Package weightDiffers739 g616 g
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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