Netgear Nighthawk M6

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Netgear Nighthawk M6
3.0/5#3 of 7 in hotspots cellular routers
3.0

An unlocked 5G hotspot with antenna ports for travel or home backup, when it costs less than the newer M7.

  • 5GModem
  • 2Antenna ports
  • USB-CPower in
Check price at Amazon$429.99

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Newer model: the Netgear Nighthawk M7 replaces this one (rated 2.8, #5 hotspots). See every Netgear Nighthawk M generation.
Pros
  • Unlocked for AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, so one device moves between plans
  • Two TS9 antenna ports and an Ethernet port for a fixed or RV setup
  • Battery comes out so it can run from the wall all day
Cons
  • Wi-Fi 6, a generation behind the M7
  • No published power draw
  • Only stocked by third-party sellers on Amazon

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 numberMR6150
Cellular
ModemSnapdragon X62, 5G sub-6 SA/NSA (2CC); LTE Cat 19 (5CC)
Peak downlink2,500 Mbps
mmWaveNo
Bands5G: n2/n5/n12/n14/n25/n29/n30/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77; LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/41/46/48/66/71
CarriersUnlocked; works with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
External antenna connectors2
Antenna connector typeTS-9
Network
Ethernet ports1 (1 Gbps)
WiFiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AX3600
Multi-WANFailover
Connected devices32 devices
Power and build
Power inputUSB-C; AC adapter included
Battery5,040 mAh
Weight252 g

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