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AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£250Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:6960 MbpsLAN port speeds:10 Gbps + 2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 16 expert and video reviews and 7 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

AVM FRITZ!Box 4690
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

40%

8.7

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

8.9

List score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 94% of routers
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 92%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

26%

8.9

Wireless

20%

7.9

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

★Better than 95%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
13 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 77%
8.9

List score

List score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (7)
List score: in 7 of 77 lists (9%)
★Better than 98%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the AVM FRITZ!Box 4690

Based on 10 · 3

Reviewers love the many Ethernet ports and strong Wi-Fi, but the limited Wi-Fi 7 features disappoint most of them.
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Ranked #27 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router AVM FRITZ!Box 4690

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

26%

8.9

Wireless

20%

7.9

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

8.7
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.7
Brand name
AVM
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This router uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is more advanced than 88.2% of routers and equal to 11.8% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
6,960 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 6,960 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 90.1% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3
This router supports WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 56.5% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps
This router offers 10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 98.5% of routers and on par with 0.4% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 30.2% of routers and equal to 31.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 77.8% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2.2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2.2 GHz, which is faster than 94.5% of routers and on par with 2.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 62.7% of routers and the same as 37.3% of routers.
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AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 vs the average router

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  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3.98x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,960 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,960 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    13 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 9.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (7)
    List score: in 7 of 77 lists (9%)
    8.9 vs 8.1
  • 8% better value for money
    AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 has better value for money than the average router (8.72 vs 8.1).
    8.72 vs 8.08
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3.98x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,960 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,960 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 45.2% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    10 Gbps + 2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 4 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (4 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    4 vs 0
  • 5 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2024 vs 2019
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 5.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (14 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    14 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 2.63x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is more expensive than the average router (£250 vs £95).
    £250 vs £95
  • 130 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (184 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    184 mm vs 54 mm
  • 82.2% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (820 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    820 g vs 450 g
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 57 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (250 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 193 mm
  • 2.63x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is more expensive than the average router (£250 vs £95).
    £250 vs £95
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 5.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (14 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    14 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 130 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (184 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    184 mm vs 54 mm
  • 82.2% heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (820 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    820 g vs 450 g
  • 57 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (250 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    250 mm vs 193 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Broadband Savvy
≈ estimated
13/08/2026
Hands-on review · setup, speed and admin tests
Verdict
AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is good value for fast connections and demanding users, though it is pricier than alternatives and worth considering.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.8
chip.de
✓ explicit
11/07/2025
Field test · Multi-gig router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a multi-gig router for busy home networks, with a 10 Gbit port and no built-in modem, so it needs your provider's box.
8.0
pcwelt.de
✓ explicit
01/05/2025
Benchmark test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a fast, modem-free router with 10-gigabit ports, but its Wi-Fi skips 6GHz and uses Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz.
8.0
gentlegamer.de
≈ estimated
29/07/2025
Performance test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 suits fiber homes with an existing modem, though Wi-Fi drops to 30–50 Mbit/s about ten meters away, so bigger homes may need a mesh unit.
7.0
vybe.ch
≈ estimated
22/07/2025
Speed test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is the best-equipped FRITZ!Box without a modem so far, with fast 5 GHz Wi-Fi, though it lacks the 6 GHz band and MLO.
9.0
pctipp.ch
✓ explicit
27/05/2026
Practical test · Home router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a flexible router that doubles as an access point and covers a 120 m² home on its own, but has no 6 GHz band.
8.3
lecafedugeek.fr
✓ explicit
06/08/2026
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 plugs in behind your current box and suits anyone who wants a stable network they can set up once and forget.
8.8
sitegeek.fr
✓ explicit
12/06/2025
Feature review · All-in-one router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is an all-in-one hub with fast Wi-Fi 7, DECT phones and smart home control, but its design is plain, with no gaming lights.
8.5
techpi.fr
✓ explicit
08/09/2026
Review · Multi-gig Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a strong multi-gig fiber router with feature-rich software and a five-year warranty, but has no 6 GHz band and needs your existing modem.
9.0
focustech.it
✓ explicit
08/04/2026
Hands-on test · 10 Gbit/s router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with 10 Gbit/s ports for fast fiber and NAS, best for power users with 10G networks.
9.0
hwready.it
≈ estimated
09/04/2026
Hands-on test · 10 Gbit router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a 10 Gbit router for fiber lines, with strong Wi-Fi range, NAS support via USB and low power use, but it needs a separate modem.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
24/06/2025
Hands-on test · Fiber router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 4690 is a fiber router for homes with an NT unit, with 10 Gbit ports and easy setup, but it has no 6 GHz Wi-Fi and no modem.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AVM FRITZ!Box 4690

  • 10 Gbps WAN port for XGS-PON fibre modems
  • One 10 Gbps and three 2.5 Gbps LAN ports
  • Wi-Fi 7 4x4 with up to 6,960 Mbps combined
  • USB 3.0 port for network storage or a printer
  • DECT base for six phones and smart home control
  • Mesh with WPA3 encryption and guest Wi-Fi

What customers don't like about AVM FRITZ!Box 4690

  • No 6 GHz band, only 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • No integrated modem, external modem required
  • Premium price
  • Internal antennas only

Verdict

Multi-gig is the headline on the FRITZ!Box 4690, with a 10 Gbps WAN port and one 10 Gbps plus three 2.5 Gbps LAN ports. It needs an external modem, for example an XGS-PON fibre unit up to 10 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 on 4x4 radios reaches 5,760 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1,200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. There is no 6 GHz band. A USB 3.0 port shares storage or a printer, and the DECT base serves up to six cordless phones. Smart home control for light, power and heating is built in. Mesh is supported and WPA3 encryption protects the network. This premium router fits fibre homes with a 10 Gbps line or a fast NAS. The antennas are internal and the unit weighs 820 g.

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