For tinkerers and IoT projects that need a small battery-backed 4G gateway, not for fast streaming.
Amazon $125.99
For frequent travelers and remote workers who want one pocket 5G device with Wi-Fi 7 and wired backup.
- 5GModem
- 2 + eSIMSIMs
- 2Antenna ports
- USB-CPower in
Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Real 5G with eSIM plus two SIM slots in a battery pocket device
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7
- TS-9 jacks for an external antenna in weak signal
- Expensive for a travel router
- Region-specific NA or EU version, not for use abroad
- Antennas not included
How it scores
The rating comes from 9 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GL-E5800NA |
|---|---|
| Cellular | |
| Modem | 5G NR sub-6 NSA/SA (Rel-17), LTE Cat 20 DL / Cat 18 UL |
| Peak downlink | 4,670 Mbps |
| mmWave | No |
| Bands | NA: 5G NSA n2/5/7/12/14/25/26/30/38/41/48/66/71/77/78; SA n2/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78; LTE-FDD B2/4/5/7/12/13/14/17/25/26/29/30/66/71, TDD B38/41/42/43/48 |
| SIM slots | 2 |
| eSIM | Yes |
| External antenna connectors | 2 |
| Antenna connector type | TS-9 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet ports | 1 (2.5 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band |
| Multi-WAN | Load balancing |
| Power and build | |
| Power input | USB-C PD/PPS 5-12 V, 30 W max |
| Power draw | 30 W |
| Battery | 5,150 mAh |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C |
| Weight | 300 g |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-04 |
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