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NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER vs NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 16identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER has 0.5 mm more width than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) (105.5 mm vs 105 mm). The NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER has 0.5 mm more depth than the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) (105.5 mm vs 105 mm). The NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200) has 1.1 mm more height than the NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER (21.5 mm vs 20.4 mm). Data network: 3G, LTE on the NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200). 4G standard: LTE on the NETGEAR AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER, LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD on the NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200).

  • Data network
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:3G, LTE
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
  • 4G standard
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:LTE
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
  • USB port type
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:USB Type-A
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):USB Type-C
  • Processor model
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:SDX24
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):SDX55
  • Antenna type
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:Internal
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Internal & external
  • Power source type
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:Battery, USB
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):Battery
  • Width
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:105.5 mm
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):105 mm
  • Depth
    • AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER:105.5 mm
    • Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200):105 mm

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Comparison of AIRCARD MOBILE ROUTER, Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (MR5200)
47 specifications
Designidentical
Device typeCellular network routerCellular network router
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningPortablePortable
Suitable for indoor useYesYes
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one6.1 cm (2.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
Wireless LAN features1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source600,1200 Mbit/s
Mobile network3 differ
Data networkDiffers3G, LTE3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
4G standardDiffersLTELTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
3G bands supported850,900,1900,2100 MHz850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supportedDiffers700,800,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz700,900,1800,2100,2600 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB port typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacity5040 mAh5040 mAh
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Performance2 differ
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelDiffersSDX24SDX55
Antenna typeDiffersInternalInternal & external
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 typeDiffersBattery, USBBattery
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers105.5 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers105.5 mm105 mm
HeightDiffers20.4 mm21.5 mm
Weight240 g240 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one126 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one148 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one78 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one612 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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