Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack vs FRITZ! 5690 XGS

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 14identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 5,581 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack (6448 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 5,360 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack (5760 Mbit/s vs 400 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 509 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack (1376 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). WAN connection type: RJ-45 on the EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack, GPON, RJ-45 on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the EnGenius EMR5000 2-pack, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS.

  • WAN connection type
    • EMR5000 2-pack:RJ-45
    • 5690 XGS:GPON, RJ-45
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • EMR5000 2-pack:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • 5690 XGS:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • EMR5000 2-pack:867 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • EMR5000 2-pack:400 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • EMR5000 2-pack:867 Mbit/s
    • 5690 XGS:1376 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EMR5000 2-pack:1
    • 5690 XGS:5
  • Security algorithms
    • EMR5000 2-pack:WPA2
    • 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3
  • Product type
    • EMR5000 2-pack:Tabletop router
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router

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Comparison of EMR5000 2-pack, 5690 XGS
70 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45GPON, RJ-45
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
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 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs867 Mbit/s6448 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)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)Differs400 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s1376 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, CCK, QPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSID-based VLAN assignmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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) portsDiffers15
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Management featuresidentical
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2WPA2, WPA3
Guest accessYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
Product colourWhiteWhite
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneStatusUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFiber, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneRadio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU REACH Regulation (EU) No.: 1907/2006Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designInternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmit powerKnown for one22 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeDCDC
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 source8 W
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers127 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm63 mm
WidthDiffers127 mm254 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Number of products includedDiffers2 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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