Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core
#13 in RoutersFull review
For RV and van owners who already have a Wi-Fi access point and want a rugged, DC-powered LTE router with Peplink failover.
Amazon $398.65$398.65
The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core is the better cellular router overall, rated 3.1 to 2.6. The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core leads on 12 V input, multi-WAN and price. The Cradlepoint E100 (LTE Cat 7) wins on modem speed and wiFi. The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core costs $151.10 less ($398.65 vs $549.75).
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Cradlepoint E100 (LTE Cat 7)
#15 in RoutersFull review
For a stationary RV or cabin setup on shore power that wants a desktop router with wired-to-LTE failover and battery backup.
Amazon $549.75$549.75
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core for 12 V input (10-30 V DC input vs mains adapter only), multi-WAN (SpeedFusion bonding vs WAN failover) and price ($398.65 vs $549.75).
- Choose the Cradlepoint E100 (LTE Cat 7) for modem speed (300 Mbps peak downlink vs 150 Mbps peak downlink) and wiFi (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO vs None).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every routers cellular router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core | Cradlepoint E100 (LTE Cat 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 20% | 45 $398.65 | 28 $549.75 |
| Modem speed 15% | 11 150 Mbps peak downlink | 30 300 Mbps peak downlink |
| SIM slots 8% | 50 2 SIM slots | 50 2 SIM slots |
| Antenna ports 15% | 50 2 external antenna connectors | 50 2 external antenna connectors |
| Multi-WAN 10% | 100 SpeedFusion bonding | 40 WAN failover |
| 12 V input 10% | 100 10-30 V DC input | 0 mains adapter only |
| Power draw 10% | 42 10 W published | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| WiFi 5% | 0 None | 45 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Warranty 7% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core | Cradlepoint E100 (LTE Cat 7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | LTE Cat 4 (US SKU MAX-BR1-MINI-LTE-US-T-M-PRM) | LTE Cat 7 (E100-C7C) |
| Peak downlink | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| mmWave | No | No |
| Bands | LTE B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71; 3G B2, B5 | LTE FDD B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B66, B71; TDD B41, B42, B43, B48 |
| Carriers | AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Verizon certified | AT&T, Verizon certified; Bell pending; FirstNet Capable |
| SIM slots | 2 | 2 |
| External antenna connectors | 2 | 2 |
| Antenna connector type | SMA | SMA |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 3 (1 Gbps) | 5 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | None | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Multi-WAN | Bonding | Failover |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | 10-30 V DC power port; 12 V AC adapter included | AC adapter only: 100-240 V AC in, 12 V DC 3 A out (included) |
| Power draw | 10 W | - |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 65 C (-40 to 149 F) | 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) |
| Weight | 430 g | 680 g |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
| Released | 2023-03-21 | 2024-01 |