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Peplink Balance 20 (BPL-021) vs Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 (BB1-0550150M-N0N)

  Peplink Balance 20 Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4
 

Peplink Balance 20

BPL-021

Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4

BB1-0550150M-N0N
 
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Manufacturer Peplink CradlePoint
Price $299.00
$471.00
Popularity Highly viewed Highly viewed
Connectivity
No. of Cellular Connectors 0 2
No. of WiFi Connectors 0 0
No. of GPS Connectors 0 0
Cellular Connector SMA Female
Modem
4G/LTE Support No Yes
5G Support No No
C-Band Support No No
FirstNet Support No No
APAC Support No No
mmWave Support No No
Networking
No. of LAN Ports 4 1
No. of WAN Ports 2 0
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports 0 0
No. of Serial Ports 0 0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN No No
USB Port WAN
Cellular
No. of Embedded Modems 0 1
SIM Card Size 2FF
Antennas Included No Yes
Modem Expansion Slot No No
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)
Certified Carrier AT&T
UScellular
Verizon
FirstNet
Verizon Frontline
Features
FIPS Certified No No
Cloud Management Included Yes Yes
Bluetooth No No
Bonding Support Yes No
IP Passthrough No Yes
Size
Length (in) 5.24 3.9
Width (in) 10.2 3.9
Height (in) 1.38 1.33
Misc.
WAN Throughput Speed 150 Mbps 95 Mbps
Weight (lb) 2.2 0.4
Minimum Temperature (F) 32
Maximum Temperature (F) 122
Material Plastic
Power Input 100-240 VAC PoE
Country of Origin Taiwan Taiwan
Additional Info
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    5Gstore Summary The Balance 20 is a well regarded choice that 5Gstore sells.
    95.73% of the customers that purchase keep this router.
    Based on customer traffic, the Balance 20 highly viewed.
    There are 17 reviews for this product.
    The Balance 20 has 0 internal modems.
    The Balance 20 has less internal modems than the CBA550 Cat 4 so this may not be a fair comparison.
    The CBA550 Cat 4 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells.
    94.74% 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 more internal modems than the Balance 20 so this may not be a fair comparison.

    Peplink Balance 20 (BPL-021) vs Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 (BB1-0550150M-N0N)

    When it comes to choosing the right router for your business or home network, the Peplink Balance 20 and Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 are two top contenders. Both offer impressive features such as dual SIM support, load balancing, and failover capabilities. However, the Peplink Balance 20 stands out with its higher throughput and support for more simultaneous connections. On the other hand, the Cradlepoint CBA550 Cat 4 offers faster download speeds and a rugged, weather-resistant design. Ultimately, the choice between these two routers will depend on your specific needs and priorities. To learn more about their similarities and differences, read on for our in-depth comparison.

    This comparison has been viewed 78 times as of 12/22/2024 at 11:26am