Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs FRITZ! 6850 LTE

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1,682 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! 6850 LTE (2882 Mbit/s vs 1200 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 6850 LTE has 178 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (866 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2,482 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! 6850 LTE (2882 Mbit/s vs 400 Mbit/s). Only the FRITZ! 6850 LTE has SIM card slot. Only the FRITZ! 6850 LTE has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility.

  • SIM card slot
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • 6850 LTE:Yes
  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • 6850 LTE:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • 6850 LTE:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • 6850 LTE:1200 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:688 Mbit/s
    • 6850 LTE:866 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • 6850 LTE:400 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 6850 LTE:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE50 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • 6850 LTE:4

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Comparison of RT-BE50, 6850 LTE
75 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL WANNoNo
SIM card slotDiffersNoYes
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs2882 Mbit/s1200 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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s866 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s400 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardVPN FusionUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers34
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPSWPA3, WPA2
FirewallYesYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Antenna includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFRITZ!Box 6850 LTE External mobile broadband antennas (SMA) 1.5-m LAN cable Power adapter Quick guide
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers156 mm152 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm45 mm
WeightKnown for one450 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers261 mm200 mm
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
3G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUMTS, HSPA+
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600,2500 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,1800,850,2600,900,800,700 MHz
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMiniSIM

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