Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

FRITZ! Box 5690 vs FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro has 6,440 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the FRITZ! Box 5690 (12200 Mbit/s vs 5760 Mbit/s). The FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro has 86 mm more depth than the FRITZ! Box 5690 (277 mm vs 191 mm). The FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro has 143 mm more height than the FRITZ! Box 5690 (206 mm vs 63 mm). Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the FRITZ! Box 5690, Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro. Security algorithms: WPA2, WPA3, WPS on the FRITZ! Box 5690, WPA3, WPA2, WPS on the FRITZ! Box 6690 Pro.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Box 5690:5760 Mbit/s
    • Box 6690 Pro:12200 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • Box 5690:WPA2, WPA3, WPS
    • Box 6690 Pro:WPA3, WPA2, WPS
  • Product colour
    • Box 5690:Red, White
    • Box 6690 Pro:White
  • Cables included
    • Box 5690:LAN (RJ-45)
    • Box 6690 Pro:Coaxial
  • Depth
    • Box 5690:191 mm
    • Box 6690 Pro:277 mm
  • Height
    • Box 5690:63 mm
    • Box 6690 Pro:206 mm
  • Width
    • Box 5690:254 mm
    • Box 6690 Pro:84 mm

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Comparison of Box 5690, Box 6690 Pro
48 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WAN connection typeKnown for oneGPON, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs5760 Mbit/s12200 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5760 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source688 Mbit/s
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Management featuresidentical
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA3, WPSWPA3, WPA2, WPS
FirewallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
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 typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourDiffersRed, WhiteWhite
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)Coaxial
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFRITZ!Box 6690 Pro 1.5-m coaxial cable 1.5-m LAN cable Power adapter Quick guide
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Poweridentical
Power source typeACAC
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers191 mm277 mm
HeightDiffers63 mm206 mm
WidthDiffers254 mm84 mm
WeightKnown for one801 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one251 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one306 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one72 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.04 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for onePolandUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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