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FRITZ! 6850 LTE vs FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 11identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • 6850 LTE:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • Box 6690 Pro:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 6850 LTE:1200 Mbit/s
    • Box 6690 Pro:12200 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • 6850 LTE:866 Mbit/s
    • Box 6690 Pro:5760 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 6850 LTE:400 Mbit/s
    • Box 6690 Pro:5760 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 6850 LTE:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Box 6690 Pro:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • RJ-11 ports quantity
    • 6850 LTE:1
    • Box 6690 Pro:2
  • Security algorithms
    • 6850 LTE:WPA3, WPA2
    • Box 6690 Pro:WPA3, WPA2, WPS
  • Cables included
    • 6850 LTE:LAN (RJ-45)
    • Box 6690 Pro:Coaxial

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Comparison of 6850 LTE, Box 6690 Pro
53 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless LAN features6 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs1200 Mbit/s12200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs866 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs400 Mbit/s5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
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
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsKnown for oneUMTS, HSPA+Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one2600,2500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,1800,850,2600,900,800,700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneMiniSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portYesYes
RJ-11 ports quantityDiffers12
Management featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Mesh technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA3, WPA2, WPS
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Packaging content2 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)Coaxial
AC adapter includedYesYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentDiffersFRITZ!Box 6850 LTE External mobile broadband antennas (SMA) 1.5-m LAN cable Power adapter Quick guideFRITZ!Box 6690 Pro 1.5-m coaxial cable 1.5-m LAN cable Power adapter Quick guide
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers152 mm277 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm206 mm
WidthDiffers200 mm84 mm
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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