5G Router in Test

In past articles, we have often discussed the fact that cellular also works for the Internet connection at home and also offers some advantages over fiber optics. LTE routers have meanwhile developed from a niche product to popular devices in Swiss households and with the expansion of the 5G infrastructure, 5G routers are also becoming more and more popular. Reason enough to present our three favorites among the 5G routers after the LTE routers! 

In principle, 5G routers behave exactly like the LTE routers that we presented to you in last year’s article “LTE routers put to the test”. The big difference lies in the possibilities offered by the newer 5G mobile communications standard compared to LTE (4G) in the areas of latency and bandwidth. In Switzerland, the 5G standard already enables practical speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s. In theory, an optimally developed 5G network could even achieve up to 10 Gbit/s, but we are not quite there yet in this country. However, for most applications at home, speeds well below the currently possible 2 Gbit/s are easily sufficient.

Another advantage of 5G is the number of devices that can communicate simultaneously via a cell tower. Up to one million devices per square kilometer are possible, as opposed to 100,000 with LTE. The speed and network capacity of the new mobile communications standard is therefore in a range that could easily replace the home connections in a modern city. In addition to the mobility of the internet connection, a 5G router also allows you to benefit from the usual contract conditions in the mobile communications market. These are often more flexible and free than those of traditional internet providers. You can find more detailed information about these advantages in the articles “Mobile communications for your home” or “5G is also possible at home!”.

Price from 246.-

We added the tp-link X50-5G to our shop at the beginning of 2024, and since then it has become the most popular 5G router in our range. This is not surprising, because the router makes hardly any compromises: a fast processor, 6 (!) internal mobile network antennas, numerous external connections for antennas or network cables and super-easy setup make the Deco X50-5G the ideal router for private users.

The device has impressed us and our customers throughout 2024 and will probably continue to do so for a while. If you are looking for more details about the X50-5G, take a look at our detailed test article.

Price from 443.-

Those who know and love the Fritz! devices from AVM will not be surprised. With the FRITZ!Box 6850 5G stationary router, AVM delivers a strong product with a wide range of functions and all the technical tricks that Fritz! users are accustomed to. The dual-band router supports all common frequency bands and can also be easily operated as a WLAN mesh with other Fritz! devices. An integrated alignment aid makes it easier to find the best location at home and an integrated DECT-based telephone system allows the operation of up to 6 wireless and one analog telephone. The pre-installed Fritz!OS also provides a strong firewall and the option of operating a separate guest network that provides guests with internet access without granting access to the rest of the network. You can’t ask for much more from a router, which is why the FRITZ!Box 6850 5G has earned a prominent place in the middle of our favorites. The router is now also available as a bundle in our shop, with a sweet discount and a full year of internet included.

You can find more details about the router in our detailed test article.

Price from 799.-

2023 is a good year for everyone who likes to be mobile and securely connected. Netgear brings you the M6, a cutting-edge 5G mobile router that supports numerous features that make your network secure and flexible. With a transmission rate of 2900 Mbps on the 5 GHz and 700 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, the devices in your WLAN communicate quickly and efficiently. Thanks to WLAN standard 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), an integrated firewall and the ability to configure multiple virtual networks, the M6 offers everything normal users could want from a router. Of course, this router also has an Ethernet port and can thus be connected directly to a wired modem if required. The router supports WPA3 for WLAN encryption.

So if you are looking for an up-to-date device that can be used both as a stationary and a super mobile device, the Netgear M6 is not a bad choice. The router is available either individually or at a discount as a bundle in our shop.

All the devices presented are also available individually on the market. So if you don’t want to buy an annual package with your router, you can also buy the device you want separately and benefit from the free trial month of our SIM cards. This way, you can take your time to test how well our network works at your location and also choose the right speed from our rates.

Find out what speed you actually need for your applications in this article. If you are already well served with 4G, we have an attractive complete solution for you! With our 4G Home Start Bundle, you can get started for just CHF 50 and get what is probably the cheapest complete home internet solution in Switzerland!

Have fun surfing!