Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! 5690 XGS vs FRITZ! Box 5690 XGS

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 9identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • DSL WAN
    • 5690 XGS:No
    • Box 5690 XGS:Yes
  • WAN connection type
    • 5690 XGS:GPON, RJ-45
    • Box 5690 XGS:GPON
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
    • Box 5690 XGS:7100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Box 5690 XGS:10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 5690 XGS:1000 Mbit/s
    • Box 5690 XGS:1000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5690 XGS:5
    • Box 5690 XGS:4
  • Security algorithms
    • 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3
    • Box 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3, WPS
  • Product type
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router
    • Box 5690 XGS:Tabletop router

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Comparison of 5690 XGS, Box 5690 XGS
47 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANDiffersNoYes
SIM card slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeDiffersGPON, RJ-45GPON
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs6448 Mbit/s7100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 one5760 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one1376 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s1000,10000 Mbit/s
Media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportKnown for oneWireGuard, IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SC/APC GPON ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3WPA2, WPA3, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersDesktop/pole routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhiteRed, White
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersFiber, LAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Depth191 mm191 mm
Height63 mm63 mm
Width254 mm254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported

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