Netgear Nighthawk M6
#3 in HotspotsFull review
An unlocked 5G hotspot with antenna ports for travel or home backup, when it costs less than the newer M7.
Amazon $429.99$429.99
The Netgear Nighthawk M6 is the better cellular router overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The Netgear Nighthawk M6 leads on antenna ports and multi-WAN. The Netgear Nighthawk M6 costs $10 less ($429.99 vs $439.99).
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Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100
#6 in HotspotsFull review
For Verizon users who want a pocket hotspot with Ethernet and mmWave.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Netgear Nighthawk M6 for antenna ports (2 external antenna connectors vs no external antenna connectors) and multi-WAN (WAN failover vs no WAN failover).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hotspots cellular router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Netgear Nighthawk M6 | Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Price 20% | 9 $429.99 | 8 $439.99 |
| Modem speed 15% | 87 2,500 Mbps peak downlink | 80 5G modem, peak speed not published |
| SIM slots 8% | 50 SIM slots not published (neutral score used) | 0 1 SIM slot |
| Antenna ports 15% | 50 2 external antenna connectors | 0 no external antenna connectors |
| Multi-WAN 10% | 40 WAN failover | 0 no WAN failover |
| 12 V input 10% | 30 USB-C power, needs a 12 V to USB adapter in a vehicle | 30 USB-C power, needs a 12 V to USB adapter in a vehicle |
| Power draw 10% | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| WiFi 5% | 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AX3600 | 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 2x2 |
| Warranty 7% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Netgear Nighthawk M6 | Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | Snapdragon X62, 5G sub-6 SA/NSA (2CC); LTE Cat 19 (5CC) | Qualcomm SDX65; 5G sub-6 (NSA, SA, NR-CA, DSS) and mmWave (2x2 MIMO); LTE Cat 20 |
| Peak downlink | 2,500 Mbps | - |
| mmWave | No | Yes |
| Bands | 5G: 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 | - |
| Carriers | Unlocked; works with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile | Verizon SKU |
| SIM slots | - | 1 |
| External antenna connectors | 2 | 0 |
| Antenna connector type | TS-9 | - |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 1 (1 Gbps) | 1 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AX3600 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 2x2 |
| Multi-WAN | Failover | None |
| Connected devices | 32 devices | 32 devices |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | USB-C; AC adapter included | USB-C; Quick Charge 3.0 (18 W) charger |
| Battery | 5,040 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Operating temperature | - | -10 to 55 C (14 to 131 F) |
| Weight | 252 g | 245 g |
| Released | - | 2022-08 |