Product comparison · 2 mesh wi-fi systems

FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 vs NETGEAR Orbi 870

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 16,800 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 (21000 Mbit/s vs 4200 Mbit/s). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 22.4 mm more width than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 (112.4 mm vs 90 mm). The NETGEAR Orbi 870 has 1.8 mm more depth than the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200 (146.8 mm vs 145 mm). Product colour: Red, White on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200, White on the NETGEAR Orbi 870. Product type: Network repeater on the FRITZ! Mesh Set 4200, Mesh system on the NETGEAR Orbi 870.

  • Product colour
    • Mesh Set 4200:Red, White
    • Orbi 870:White
  • Product type
    • Mesh Set 4200:Network repeater
    • Orbi 870:Mesh system
  • Antenna type
    • Mesh Set 4200:2x2/4x4
    • Orbi 870:Internal
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Mesh Set 4200:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    • Orbi 870:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Mesh Set 4200:4200 Mbit/s
    • Orbi 870:21000 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Mesh Set 4200:WPA2, WPA3
    • Orbi 870:WPA3
  • Width
    • Mesh Set 4200:90 mm
    • Orbi 870:112.4 mm
  • Depth
    • Mesh Set 4200:145 mm
    • Orbi 870:146.8 mm

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Comparison of Mesh Set 4200, Orbi 870
30 specifications
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersRed, WhiteWhite
Product typeDiffersNetwork repeaterMesh system
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeDiffers2x2/4x4Internal
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of devices supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Maximum coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 m²
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4200 Mbit/s21000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3WPA3
Featuresidentical
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers90 mm112.4 mm
DepthDiffers145 mm146.8 mm
HeightDiffers190 mm270.3 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.22 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one317 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.02 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4

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