Cradlepoint R1900 (MBA5-19005GB-GA) vs Cradlepoint R1900 (MBP3-19005GB-GA)

	Cradlepoint R1900 MBA5-19005GB-GA	Cradlepoint R1900 MBP3-19005GB-GA
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Manufacturer	CradlePoint	CradlePoint ↓
Price	$3,999.00	$4,652.90
Popularity	Is gaining interest	Is gaining interest
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	4
No. of WiFi Connectors	2	2
No. of GPS Connectors	1	1
Cellular Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector	RP-SMA Female	RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes
5G Support	Yes	Yes
C-Band Support	Yes	Yes
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	3	3
No. of WAN Ports	1	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	1	1
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
USB Port	WAN	LAN/WAN
WiFi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1
SIM Card Size	4FF	4FF
Antennas Included	No	No
Modem Expansion Slot	Yes	Yes
Modem Replaceable	No	No
Antenna Frequency	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 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 T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bonding Support	No	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	6.77	6.77
Width (in)	5.82	5.82
Height (in)	1.61	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	940 mbps	940Mbps
Weight (lb)	2.15	2.15
Minimum Temperature (F)	-22	-22
Maximum Temperature (F)	158	158
Material	Ruggedized metal	Metal IP64
Power Input	DC input steady state voltage range: 9–36 VDC (requires in-line fuse for vehicle installations)	3.1-3.8 V
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	R1900 Series Router Quick Start Guide(14046).pdf r1900-series5g-ruggedizedrouter-2024-03-25(14046).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The R1900 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R1900 is gaining interest. The R1900 has 1 internal modem. The R1900 has same number of internal modems as the R1900 so this is a good comparison.	The R1900 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R1900 is gaining interest. The R1900 has 1 internal modem. The R1900 has same number of internal modems as the R1900 so this is a good comparison.

Cradlepoint R1900 (MBA5-19005GB-GA) vs Cradlepoint R1900 (MBP3-19005GB-GA)

When it comes to choosing a reliable and high-performance 5G router, the Cradlepoint R1900 and Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5GN are two top contenders. Both routers offer advanced features such as dual SIM support, gigabit Ethernet ports, and remote management capabilities. However, the Cradlepoint R1900 stands out with its higher maximum data speeds and support for more cellular carriers. On the other hand, the Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5GN boasts a rugged design and the ability to connect to multiple 5G networks simultaneously. To help you make an informed decision, we have compared the key features of these routers in this comprehensive guide.

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