Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! 6850 4G International vs TP-Link Archer GE400

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 10identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer GE400 has 4,499 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! 6850 4G International (5765 Mbit/s vs 1266 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! 6850 4G International has 178 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer GE400 (866 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer GE400 has 5,365 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the FRITZ! 6850 4G International (5765 Mbit/s vs 400 Mbit/s). Only the FRITZ! 6850 4G International has SIM card slot. Only the FRITZ! 6850 4G International has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility.

  • SIM card slot
    • 6850 4G International:Yes
    • Archer GE400:No
  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • 6850 4G International:Yes
    • Archer GE400:No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 6850 4G International:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Archer GE400:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 6850 4G International:1266 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:5765 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • 6850 4G International:866 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:688 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 6850 4G International:400 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:5765 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 6850 4G International:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Archer GE400:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Mobile network generation
    • 6850 4G International:4G
    • Archer GE400:Not supported

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Comparison of 6850 4G International, Archer GE400
83 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SIM card slotDiffersYesNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
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)Differs1266 Mbit/s5765 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs866 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs400 Mbit/s5765 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server • Open VPN Client • PPTP VPN Client • L2TP VPN Client • WireGuard VPN Client
VPN PassthroughKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network1 differ
Mobile network generationDiffers4GNot supported
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTS, HSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneMiniSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management features1 differ
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyDiffersNoYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
DDoS protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePower, WLAN, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Languages supportKnown for oneGerman, English, French, Italian, Dutch, PolishUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
AC input voltageKnown for one220 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers150 mm58.6 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm268.6 mm
WeightDiffers515 g650 g
WidthDiffers208 mm153.1 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Number of products included1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one265.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one703 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one•FRITZ!Box 6850 4G Edition International •Power adapter •2 mobile network antennas •LAN cable, 1.5 m •Quick guide in DE, EN, FR, IT, NL, PL •Service card (FRITZ! Notes)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Introduction monthKnown for oneFebruaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source

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