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AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£250Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:6000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

8.6

List score

10%

8.6

Sentiment score

★Better than 95% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 92%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

26%

8.5

Wireless

20%

7.9

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.7

Security

12%

7.5

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

★Better than 93%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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 68% of models

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 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 68%
8.6

List score

List score
8.6/ 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 (5)
List score: in 5 of 84 lists (6%)
★Better than 94%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable

Based on 8 · 4

Reviewers praise the fast Wi-Fi with good range, but many find the router bulky and heavy.
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Technical Specifications of router AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

26%

8.5

Wireless

20%

7.9

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.7

Security

12%

7.5

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

8.6
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.6
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
▼
<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 6 (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 58.5% of routers and equal to 25.9% 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
6,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 6,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 84.9% of routers and equal to 2.3% 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, WPA2, WPA, WEP
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 67% of routers and equal to 2.9% 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
2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps
This router offers 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 92.2% of routers and on par with 3.5% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
?
N. of USB ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 USB ports, which is more than 81.9% of routers and the same as 17.9% 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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What reviewers say
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
?
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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What reviewers say

AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable vs the average router

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  • Faster LAN ports
    This router has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 3.43x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • 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.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    This router uses a DOCSIS 3.1 integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    DOCSIS 3.1 vs none (external modem required)
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 9.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 68% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 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.
    8.4 vs 7.7
  • 8.2% better value for money
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable has better value for money than the average router (8.74 vs 8.1).
    8.74 vs 8.08
  • 6.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.6/ 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 (5)
    List score: in 5 of 84 lists (6%)
    8.6 vs 8.1
  • 3.43x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (6,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    6,000 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.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 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, WPA2, WPA, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP 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 (2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • More advanced integrated modem
    This router uses a DOCSIS 3.1 integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    DOCSIS 3.1 vs none (external modem required)
  • 1 more USB ports
    This router has more USB ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • 8 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (8 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    8 vs 0
  • 108 mm narrower width
    This router is narrower than the average router (85 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    85 mm vs 193 mm
  • 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
  • 6.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (15 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    15 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 6690 Cable is more expensive than the average router (£250 vs £95).
    £250 vs £95
  • 219 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (273 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    273 mm vs 54 mm
  • 157.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (209 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    209 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 2.3x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1,034 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,034 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
  • 2.63x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable 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
  • 6.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (15 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    15 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
  • 219 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (273 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    273 mm vs 54 mm
  • 157.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (209 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    209 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 2.3x heavier weight
    This router is heavier than the average router (1,034 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    1,034 g vs 450 g

Video reviews

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

7.0
Harald Karcher
≈ estimated
27/01/2022
Teardown · internal hardware and comparison with the 6660
Verdict
AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable has better hardware than the 6660, but upgrading only makes sense if money is no object.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
30/05/2025
Lab test · Cable internet router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable is a fast Wi-Fi 6 router for cable internet with a full set of ports, but it draws more power than other FRITZ!Box models.
9.0
pcwelt.de
≈ estimated
23/09/2022
Lab test · Fast cable router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable is the fastest FRITZ! router for cable, reaching gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi, but top speeds need matching devices.
8.0
inside-digital.de
≈ estimated
06/02/2022
Real-use test · Premium cable router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable is a premium cable router for busy homes on fast cable plans, while most homes will do fine with the 6660 Cable.
9.0
macerkopf.de
≈ estimated
10/04/2022
Hands-on test · Cable TV router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable suits cable customers who want fast Wi-Fi and a TV tuner, but its bulky upright shape takes up more room.
9.5
myc-media.de
✓ explicit
06/01/2023
Hands-on test · Cable router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable is a large, fast router with Wi-Fi 6 and built-in smart home hub, best for fast cable plans and homes with room for an upright box.
8.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
14/09/2022
Performance test · Cable modem router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable is a solid replacement for a provider modem, with strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi and LAN speeds, but its VPN and USB storage are slower.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable

  • Built-in DOCSIS 3.1 modem, backward compatible with DOCSIS 3.0
  • Wi-Fi 6 4x4 with up to 6,000 Mbps combined
  • 2.5 Gbps LAN port plus Gigabit ports
  • Two USB ports for storage and printers
  • DECT base for six cordless phones
  • Mesh master for FRITZ! repeaters

What customers don't like about AVM FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable

  • Cable only, DSL connections are not possible
  • No 6 GHz band, Wi-Fi 6 only
  • Premium price
  • Bulky and heavy at 1,034 g

Verdict

Cable internet users get a router and DOCSIS 3.1 modem in one unit with the FRITZ!Box 6690 Cable. The modem is backward compatible with DOCSIS 3.0. Wi-Fi 6 on 4x4 radios adds up to 6,000 Mbps, with 4,800 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1,200 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Wired connections combine 2.5 Gbps and Gigabit LAN ports, and two USB ports serve storage or printers. A DECT base supports up to six cordless phones. The box can also lead a mesh network of FRITZ! repeaters. There is no 6 GHz band, and the router cannot connect to DSL. This premium model suits a household with a gigabit cable line and many Wi-Fi devices. It is a bulky unit at just over 1 kg, so plan the placement.

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