Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

Acer Connect M4E - 20GB vs FRITZ! 5690 XGS

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 5 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Acer Connect M4E - 20GB (5 vs 0). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 51 mm more depth than the Acer Connect M4E - 20GB (191 mm vs 140 mm). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 43.9 mm more height than the Acer Connect M4E - 20GB (63 mm vs 19.1 mm). Only the FRITZ! 5690 XGS has Ethernet WAN. Only the FRITZ! 5690 XGS has Ethernet LAN.

  • Ethernet WAN
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:No
    • 5690 XGS:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • 5690 XGS:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:No
    • 5690 XGS:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Not available
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:0
    • 5690 XGS:5
  • Product type
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Portable router
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router
  • Power source type
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:Battery
    • 5690 XGS:DC
  • Depth
    • Connect M4E - 20GB:140 mm
    • 5690 XGS:191 mm

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Comparison of Connect M4E - 20GB, 5690 XGS
70 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANDiffersNoYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGPON, RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6448 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1376 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersNot availableGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireGuard, IPSec
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers05
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA2, WPA3
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP68Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFiber, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneMediaTekUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneMediaTek MT8791Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one20480 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR4XUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one8192 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryDC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery life (max)Known for one28 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers140 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers19.1 mm63 mm
WidthDiffers86 mm254 mm
WeightKnown for one295 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one5GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDUnknown — not stated by the source
5G standardKnown for oneNRUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one8000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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