Ericsson Cradlepoint S400
#11 in RoutersFull review
For a low-power, DC-powered LTE router that feeds a single access point or a few devices, with managed carrier switching.
Amazon $449.65$449.65
The Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 is the better cellular router overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 leads on power draw, modem speed and wiFi. The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core costs $51 less ($398.65 vs $449.65).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 for power draw (4.1 W published vs 10 W published), modem speed (300 Mbps peak downlink vs 150 Mbps peak downlink) and wiFi (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent 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 | Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 | Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 20% | 39 $449.65 | 45 $398.65 |
| Modem speed 15% | 30 300 Mbps peak downlink | 11 150 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% | 50 multi-WAN not published (neutral score used) | 100 SpeedFusion bonding |
| 12 V input 10% | 100 9-33 V DC input | 100 10-30 V DC input |
| Power draw 10% | 91 4.1 W published | 42 10 W published |
| WiFi 5% | 45 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent | 0 None |
| Warranty 7% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 | Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | LTE Cat 6 (S400-C6-NA) | LTE Cat 4 (US SKU MAX-BR1-MINI-LTE-US-T-M-PRM) |
| Peak downlink | 300 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| mmWave | No | No |
| Bands | LTE FDD B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B66, B71; TDD B41, B48 | LTE B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71; 3G B2, B5 |
| Carriers | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon certified | AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Verizon certified |
| SIM slots | 2 | 2 |
| External antenna connectors | 2 | 2 |
| Antenna connector type | SMA | SMA |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 1 (1 Gbps) | 3 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent | None |
| Multi-WAN | - | Bonding |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | 9-33 V DC; 802.3af PoE | 10-30 V DC power port; 12 V AC adapter included |
| Power draw | 4.1 W | 10 W |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) | -40 to 65 C (-40 to 149 F) |
| Weight | 221 g | 430 g |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-09-13 | 2023-03-21 |