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NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router vs NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 10identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router has 95 mm more depth than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (105 mm vs 10 mm). The NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router has 12 g more weight than the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router (252 g vs 240 g). Device type: Cellular network modem/router on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router, Cellular network router on the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router. Product colour: Black on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router, White on the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router. Data network: 5G on the NETGEAR M5 Cellular network modem/router, 4G, 5G, LTE on the NETGEAR M6 Cellular network router.

  • Product colour
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Black
    • M6 Cellular network router:White
  • Data network
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:5G
    • M6 Cellular network router:4G, 5G, LTE
  • Antenna type
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:Internal
    • M6 Cellular network router:Internal & external
  • Depth
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:10 mm
    • M6 Cellular network router:105 mm
  • Weight
    • M5 Cellular network modem/router:240 g
    • M6 Cellular network router:252 g

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Comparison of M5, M6
41 specifications
Design2 differ
Device typeDiffersCellular network modem/routerCellular network router
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Suitable for indoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Suitable for outdoor useKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Ethernet LAN featuresidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Mobile network1 differ
Data networkDiffers5G4G, 5G, LTE
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB portYesYes
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS-PBC, WPS-PIN
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5040 mAh
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSDX62
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeDiffersInternalInternal & external
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTS9
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width105 mm105 mm
DepthDiffers10 mm105 mm
Height21.5 mm21.5 mm
WeightDiffers240 g252 g
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one146 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one82 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one616 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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