Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 (BB5-0550150M-N0N) vs Peplink Balance 20X (BPL-021X-LTEA-US-T-PRM)

	Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 BB5-0550150M-N0N	Peplink Balance 20X BPL-021X-LTEA-US-T-PRM
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Rating
Manufacturer	CradlePoint	Peplink ↓
Price	$683.00	$449.00
Popularity	Highly viewed	Highly viewed
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	2	2
No. of WiFi Connectors	0	2
No. of GPS Connectors	0	1
Cellular Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector		RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector		SMA Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes
5G Support	No	No
C-Band Support	No	No
FirstNet Support	No	Yes
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	1	4
No. of WAN Ports	0	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	0	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	No	No
USB Port		WAN
WiFi Support		WiFi 5
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1
SIM Card Size	2FF	2FF
Antennas Included	Yes	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No	Yes
Modem Replaceable	No	No
Antenna Frequency	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz)	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)
Certified Carrier	AT&T UScellular Verizon FirstNet Verizon Frontline	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	No	Yes
IP Passthrough	Yes	No
Size↑
Length (in)	3.9	6.3
Width (in)	3.9	10.3
Height (in)	1.33	1.3
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	95 Mbps	1 Gbps
Weight (lb)	0.4	1.74
Minimum Temperature (F)	32	14
Maximum Temperature (F)	122	113
Material	Plastic
Power Input	PoE	DC Jack: 10V - 30V
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
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Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	ARC CBA550 LTE Adapter Quick Start Guide(8818).pdf cba550-serieslte-adapter-2023-08-17(8818).pdf product-brief-cba550(8815)(1).pdf product-brief-cba550(8815).pdf spec-sheet-cba550(8815).pdf	peplink balance 20x datasheet(11611).pdf Peplink Balance 20x User Manual (11611).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The CBA550 Cat 4 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the CBA550 Cat 4 highly viewed. The CBA550 Cat 4 has 1 internal modem. The CBA550 Cat 4 has same number of internal modems as the Balance 20X so this is a good comparison.	The Balance 20X is a well regarded choice that 5Gstore sells. 98.68% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the Balance 20X highly viewed. There are 2 reviews for this product. The Balance 20X has 1 internal modem. The Balance 20X has same number of internal modems as the CBA550 Cat 4 so this is a good comparison.

Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 (BB5-0550150M-N0N) vs Peplink Balance 20X (BPL-021X-LTEA-US-T-PRM)

When it comes to choosing the right router for your business or home, the Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 and Peplink Balance 20X are two top contenders. Both offer high-speed connectivity and advanced features, but there are some key differences to consider. The Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 boasts lightning-fast Cat 4 LTE speeds and a rugged design, while the Peplink Balance 20X offers dual-WAN capabilities and advanced security features. No matter your specific needs, these routers are sure to provide reliable and efficient performance. Compare the two and find the perfect fit for your network at 5gstore.com.

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