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Digi EX50 vs Cradlepoint W1850

	Digi EX50 EX50-WXS6-GLB	Cradlepoint W1850 BE01-1850-5GC-GN	Peplink MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 MAX-HD4-MBX-GLTE-G-T	Teltonika RUT241 RUT241098000
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Manufacturer	Digi	Ericsson Cradlepoint	Peplink	Teltonika ↓
Price	$1,059.00	$1,499.00	$9,999.00	$199.00
Popularity	Extremely popular	Is gaining interest	Highly viewed	Extremely popular
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	4	16	2
No. of WiFi Connectors	0	0	4	1
No. of GPS Connectors	0	0	1	0
Cellular Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female	QMA Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector			RP-SMA Female	RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector			QMA Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
5G Support	Yes	Yes	No	No
C-Band Support	Yes	Yes	No	No
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes	No	No
APAC Support	No	No	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	1	1	8	1
No. of WAN Ports	1	1	3	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	1	0	0	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Port		LAN/WAN	WAN
WiFi Support	WiFi 6		WiFi 5	WiFi 4
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1	4	1
SIM Card Size	2FF	4FF	2FF	2FF
eSIM Support	No	No	No	No
Antennas Included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No	No	No	No
Modem Replaceable	No	No	Yes	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 7 (2600MHz)	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) 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)
Certified Carrier	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline	UScellular	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon
Features↑
FIPS Certified	Yes	No	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	No	No
Bonding Support	Yes	No	Yes	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	6.2	6.5	7	3.27
Width (in)	6.2	6.5	11.5	2.91
Height (in)	1.4	1.5	2	0.98
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	2.5 Gbps	2Gbps	2.5 Gbps	100 Mbps
Weight (lb)	1.3	1.9	7.28	0.28
Minimum Temperature (F)	32	32	-40	-40
Maximum Temperature (F)	104	122	149	167
Material	Hybrid (die-cast aluminum + ABS plastic)	Plastic	Metal	Aluminum Housing / Plastic Panels
Power Input	19 VDC / 2.5 A	AC (12 VDC) 802.3at PSE Type 2 (30W)	100V-240V AC or 12V – 56V DC	9-30v DC
Country of Origin	China	Taiwan	Taiwan	Lithuania
Additional Info↑
Service Items			View Available Service Items
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	digi-ex50-ds(11354).pdf 90002435(11354).pdf		pepwave max MBX datasheet(9968).pdf pepwave mbx 5g 5gd datasheet(9968).pdf	rut241-datasheet-2024-v11(20566).pdf
Latest YouTube Videos	Digi Remote Manager - Gain Data Usage Insights with Intelliflow Digi - How to Configure IP Passthrough Digi WAN Bonding - An Overview Digi EX50 - How to Insert the SIM cards Digi EX50 - How to Attach the Antennas Digi EX50 - Unboxing Digi Remote Manager - An Overview Digi - How to Manually Switch SIM Cards Digi - How to Check & Interpret the Cellular Signal	Cradlepoint - How to Block Cellular Frequency Bands (aka Band Masking) Cradlepoint - How to Manually Switch SIM Card Connections Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Failover/ Failback Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Determine Signal Strength & Band Info Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure WAN Performance Traffic Steering Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Load Balancing Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a WAN port as a LAN port Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a Data Usage Monitor Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Port Forwarding Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Manually Configure a Cellular APN	Peplink - How to Configure and View Your Starlink Connection Peplink - How to Activate the Bring Your Own eSIM Option Peplink - Using Cold Standby Mode to Help Save Data Peplink - How to Configure a Preferred SIM Peplink - How to Configure Content Blocking Peplink USB WAN Port - Can I Use a USB to Ethernet Adapter? Peplink InTouch - How to Configure Pepwave Cellular Signal - How to Check? Peplink SpeedFusion Hot Failover VS Typical Failover Routers Peplink/Pepwave - Creating Your InControl2 Management Account
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5Gstore Summary	The EX50 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the EX50 extremely popular. The EX50 has 1 internal modem. The EX50 has same number of internal modems as the Cradlepoint W1850 so this is a good comparison. The EX50 has less internal modems than the MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 so this may not be a fair comparison. The EX50 has same number of internal modems as the RUT241 so this is a good comparison.	The Cradlepoint W1850 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the Cradlepoint W1850 is gaining interest. The Cradlepoint W1850 has 1 internal modem. The Cradlepoint W1850 has same number of internal modems as the EX50 so this is a good comparison. The Cradlepoint W1850 has less internal modems than the MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 so this may not be a fair comparison. The Cradlepoint W1850 has same number of internal modems as the RUT241 so this is a good comparison.	The MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 88.89% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 highly viewed. The MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 has 4 internal modems. The MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 has more internal modems than the EX50 so this may not be a fair comparison. The MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 has more internal modems than the Cradlepoint W1850 so this may not be a fair comparison. The MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 has more internal modems than the RUT241 so this may not be a fair comparison.	The RUT241 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 89.66% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the RUT241 extremely popular. The RUT241 has 1 internal modem. The RUT241 has same number of internal modems as the EX50 so this is a good comparison. The RUT241 has same number of internal modems as the Cradlepoint W1850 so this is a good comparison. The RUT241 has less internal modems than the MAX HD4 MBX Cat 18 so this may not be a fair comparison.

Digi EX50 vs Cradlepoint W1850

When it comes to choosing a reliable and high-performance cellular router, the Digi EX50 and Cradlepoint W1850 are two top contenders. Both routers offer advanced features such as 5G connectivity, dual SIM support, and rugged design for outdoor use. However, the Digi EX50 stands out with its superior data speeds and flexible configuration options, while the Cradlepoint W1850 excels in its robust security features and easy-to-use interface. Whether you need a router for remote work, IoT applications, or backup connectivity, the Digi EX50 and Cradlepoint W1850 are both excellent choices to consider. Compare their features and find the perfect router for your needs at 5gstore.com.

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