Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! 5690 XGS vs FRITZ! Box 5690

20specifications compared
10differ
10identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Box 5690 (6448 Mbit/s vs 5760 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ! Box 5690 (5 vs 4). Only the FRITZ! Box 5690 has DSL WAN. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the FRITZ! Box 5690. Security algorithms: WPA2, WPA3 on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS, WPA2, WPA3, WPS on the FRITZ! Box 5690.

DSL WAN
- 5690 XGS:No
- Box 5690:Yes
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
- 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
- Box 5690:5760 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type
- 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
- Box 5690:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- 5690 XGS:5
- Box 5690:4
Security algorithms
- 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3
- Box 5690:WPA2, WPA3, WPS
Product type
- 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router
- Box 5690:Tabletop router
Product colour
- 5690 XGS:White
- Box 5690:Red, White
Cables included
- 5690 XGS:Fiber, LAN (RJ-45)
- Box 5690:LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of 5690 XGS, Box 5690
53 specifications	A FRITZ! 5690 XGS View product	B FRITZ! Box 5690 View product
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WAN	Yes	Yes
DSL WANDiffers	No	Yes
SIM card slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No	No
WAN connection type	GPON, RJ-45	GPON, RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs	6448 Mbit/s	5760 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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)	802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one	5760 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one	1376 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media serverKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for one	WireGuard, IPSec	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	5	4
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2, WPA3	WPA2, WPA3, WPS
FirewallKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Desktop/pole router	Tabletop router
Product colourDiffers	White	Red, White
Indication lightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Fiber, LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for one	Internal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Depth	191 mm	191 mm
Height	63 mm	63 mm
Width	254 mm	254 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	801 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	251 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.04 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Poland
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)

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