Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! Box 4050 vs FRITZ!Box 7690

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Box 4050:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Box 4050:3000 Mbit/s
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:5760 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Box 4050:Gigabit Ethernet
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Box 4050:4
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:3
  • Security algorithms
    • Box 4050:WPA3, WPA2
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:WPA2, WPA3
  • Product type
    • Box 4050:Rack/wall router
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:Tabletop router
  • Product colour
    • Box 4050:White, Red
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:White
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Box 4050:16 W
    • FRITZ!Box 7690:13 W

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Comparison of Box 4050, FRITZ!Box 7690
55 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 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)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for one600 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for one2400 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3bz
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneWireGuard/IPSecUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
VDSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA3, WPA2WPA2, WPA3
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FirewallKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersRack/wall routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersWhite, RedWhite
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDSL, LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs16 W13 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers191 mm184 mm
HeightDiffers63 mm48 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source657 g
WidthDiffers254 mm250 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305.5 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.06 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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