Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200

22specifications compared
14differ
8identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 has 1,200 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (4200 Mbit/s vs 3000 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 has 3 W more power consumption (typical) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (9 W vs 6 W). The FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 has 10 mm more width than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz (90 mm vs 80 mm). Product type: Mesh system on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Network repeater on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200. LED indicators: System on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz, Power, WLAN on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200.

Product type
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Mesh system
- Mesh Set 4200:Network repeater
LED indicators
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:System
- Mesh Set 4200:Power, WLAN
Antenna type
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Internal
- Mesh Set 4200:2x2/4x4
Top Wi-Fi standard
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mesh Set 4200:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3000 Mbit/s
- Mesh Set 4200:4200 Mbit/s
Power consumption (typical)
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:6 W
- Mesh Set 4200:9 W
Width
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80 mm
- Mesh Set 4200:90 mm
Depth
- Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz:80 mm
- Mesh Set 4200:145 mm

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Comparison of 1600, Mesh Set 4200
29 specifications	A FRITZ! Mesh Set 1600 Dual-band (2.4 GHz Model 1600 View product	B FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 View product
Design3 differ
Product colour	Red, White	Red, White
Product typeDiffers	Mesh system	Network repeater
LED indicatorsDiffers	System	Power, WLAN
Antenna typeDiffers	Internal	2x2/4x4
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	3000 Mbit/s	4200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	2400 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one	600 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Security algorithms	WPA2, WPA3	WPA2, WPA3
Guest accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
WPS push button	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	6 W	9 W
AC input voltage	230 V	230 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	90 mm
DepthDiffers	80 mm	145 mm
HeightDiffers	37 mm	190 mm
WeightKnown for one	480 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	265 mm	317 mm
Package depthDiffers	183 mm	241 mm
Package heightDiffers	85 mm	150 mm
Package weightDiffers	780 g	2.02 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)

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