Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro
3.0/5#6 of 6 in hotspots cellular routers Discontinued
3.0

For people who want an unlocked pocket hotspot with Ethernet and antenna ports to use as a home backup or travel router.

  • 5GModem
  • 2Antenna ports
  • USB-CPower in
Check price at Amazon$649.22

Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Discontinued: no longer sold new; the links below may show remaining or used stock.
Pros
  • Unlocked, so one device works across the main US carriers
  • Ethernet port and two external antenna ports for a fixed or vehicle setup
  • Removable battery you can swap or run from the wall
Cons
  • mmWave speeds only matter in a few dense city areas
  • No published power draw or operating temperature
  • Pricey when new compared with sub-6 only hotspots

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 numberMR6550
Cellular
Modem5G sub-6 (3CC) and mmWave (8CC), NR-CA, NR-DC; LTE Cat 20 (5CC)
Peak downlink8,000 Mbps
mmWaveYes
Bands5G sub-6: n2/n5/n7/n12/n14/n25/n29/n30/n38/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78; mmWave n260/n261; LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/40/41/46/48/66/71; 3G B1/2/5/8
CarriersUnlocked; works with all major 5G-4G LTE network operators
External antenna connectors2
Antenna connector typeTS-9
Network
Ethernet ports1 (2.5 Gbps)
WiFiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) AXE3600
Multi-WANFailover
Connected devices32 devices
Power and build
Power inputUSB-C; AC adapter included
Battery5,040 mAh
Weight256 g
Released2023-05-10

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