Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! 5690 XGS vs FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 17identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International (6448 Mbit/s vs 5760 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 688 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International (1376 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 5690 XGS has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International (5 vs 4). Only the FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International has DSL WAN. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet on the FRITZ! 5690 XGS, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on the FRITZ! FRTZ!Box 5690 International.

  • DSL WAN
    • 5690 XGS:No
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 5690 XGS:6448 Mbit/s
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 5690 XGS:1376 Mbit/s
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:688 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 5690 XGS:Gigabit Ethernet
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 5690 XGS:1000 Mbit/s
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5690 XGS:5
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:4
  • Security algorithms
    • 5690 XGS:WPA2, WPA3
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:WPA2, WPA3, WPS
  • Product type
    • 5690 XGS:Desktop/pole router
    • FRTZ!Box 5690 International:Tabletop router

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Comparison of 5690 XGS, FRTZ!Box 5690 International
55 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
DSL WANDiffersNoYes
Wireless LAN features3 differ
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs6448 Mbit/s5760 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs1376 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s1000,2500 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
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), Fiber
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, DC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source801 g
Packaging dataidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.03 kg
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoland
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 year(s)

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