
	Cradlepoint W2005 ^{BEA1-20055GB-GN}	Peplink MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) ^{MAX-MBX-MINI-5GN-T}
	In Stock	Call for Availability
Manufacturer	CradlePoint	Peplink ↓
Price	$1,849.00	$6,999.00
Popularity	Is gaining interest	Is gaining interest
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	8
No. of WiFi Connectors	0	4
No. of GPS Connectors	0	1
Cellular Connector	N Female	QMA Female
WiFi Connector		RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector		QMA 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	2	4
No. of WAN Ports	0	2
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	0	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	No
USB Port		WAN
WiFi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 5
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	2
SIM Card Size	2FF	4FF
Antennas Included	Yes	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No	No
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 Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	No	Yes
IP Passthrough	Yes	No
Size↑
Length (in)	12.72	7.32
Width (in)	11.8	8.05
Height (in)	3.11	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	2 Gbps	2.5Gbps
Weight (lb)	10.8	4.19
Minimum Temperature (F)	-22	-40
Maximum Temperature (F)	158	149
Material	Metal (IP67 rated)	Metal
Power Input	802.3bt PSE Type 3 (60W)	Up to 6x 802.3at PoE
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Service Items		View Available Service Items
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	w2005-5gb-data-sheet(10905).pdf w2005-series-5g-wideband-adapter-2024-02-19(10905).pdf w2005-series-product-brief(10905).pdf	peplink mbx mini 5g datasheet(14547).pdf Pepwave MAXm MBX Mini User Manual (14547).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The W2005 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 92.86% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the W2005 is gaining interest. The W2005 has 1 internal modem. The W2005 has less internal modems than the MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) so this may not be a fair comparison.	The MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) is gaining interest. The MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) has 2 internal modems. The MAX MBX Mini 5G(N) has more internal modems than the W2005 so this may not be a fair comparison.

Cradlepoint W2005 vs Peplink MAX MBX Mini 5G(N)

Looking for a reliable and high-performing 5G router? Look no further than the Cradlepoint W2005 and Peplink MAX MBX Mini 5GN. These two routers offer advanced features and cutting-edge technology to ensure a seamless and fast 5G connection. With the Cradlepoint W2005, you can enjoy dual-band Wi-Fi and multiple WAN options for maximum flexibility. Meanwhile, the Peplink MAX MBX Mini 5GN boasts a compact design and powerful performance, making it perfect for on-the-go use. Compare these two routers side by side to find the perfect fit for your 5G needs.