Peplink MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 (MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-Q-T-PRM) vs Cradlepoint R980 Global (MBA3-R980-5GD-A)

	Peplink MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-Q-T-PRM	Cradlepoint R980 Global MBA3-R980-5GD-A
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Rating
Manufacturer	Peplink	CradlePoint ↓
Price	$1,199.00	$1,899.00
Popularity	Highly viewed	Highly viewed
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	No	Yes
C-Band Support	No	No
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes
APAC Support	Yes	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	1	1
No. of WAN Ports	1	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	1	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
USB Port		LAN/WAN
WiFi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	2	1
SIM Card Size	4FF	4FF
Antennas Included	Yes	No
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 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 Verizon FirstNet	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	Yes	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	6.3inches	5.26
Width (in)	3.8inches	4.78
Height (in)	1.3inches	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	1 Gbps	940 Mbps
Weight (lb)	1.61lbs	1.52
Minimum Temperature (F)	-40°f	-22
Maximum Temperature (F)	149°f	167
Material	Indoor, Metal	Ruggedized Metal IP64
Power Input	Power Port: 12V – 56V DC AC Adapter: AC Input 100V–240V / DC Output 12V 2x USB-C 20V, 3A each fo	9-36 VDC
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Service Items	View Available Service Items
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	pepwave max transit pro(12122).pdf	r980-seriesruggedized-router-2024-09-13(16671).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 highly viewed. There are 11 reviews for this product. The MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 has 2 internal modems. The MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 has more internal modems than the R980 Global so this may not be a fair comparison.	The R980 Global is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R980 Global highly viewed. The R980 Global has 1 internal modem. The R980 Global has less internal modems than the MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 so this may not be a fair comparison.

Peplink MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 (MAX-TST-PRO-DUO-LTEA-Q-T-PRM) vs Cradlepoint R980 Global (MBA3-R980-5GD-A)

Looking for a powerful and reliable cellular router? Look no further than the Peplink MAX Transit Pro Duo Cat 12 and the Cradlepoint R980 Global. These two devices offer impressive features such as high-speed connectivity, dual SIM support, and advanced security protocols. Whether you're a business owner, remote worker, or traveler, these routers are designed to keep you connected and secure. Read on to compare the key differences between the Peplink and Cradlepoint routers and find the perfect fit for your needs.

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