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AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:7200 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 Gbps + 1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 35 expert and video reviews and 9 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

AVM FRITZ!Box 7690
8.7/10

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 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 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.4

Technical score

25%

8.8

Reviews score

25%

9.2

List score

10%

8.4

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of routers
8.8

Value for money

Value for money
8.8/ 10
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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.
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 96%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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 91% of models
Score components

26%

8.9

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

★Better than 91%
8.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.8/ 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 96% of models

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (35)
23 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 12 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 96%
9.2

List score

List score
9.2/ 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 (9)
List score: in 9 of 77 lists (12%)
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What reviewers say about the AVM FRITZ!Box 7690

Based on 10 · 12

Praised for smart home features, plenty of Ethernet ports and fast Wi-Fi, but the missing newest Wi-Fi band and weak USB disappoint.
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Ranked #9 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router AVM FRITZ!Box 7690

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

26%

8.9

Wireless

20%

6.6

Ports

18%

9.4

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

8.2

Management

8.4
Reviews score
8.8
List score
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
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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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.8
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
7,200 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 7,200 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 90.3% of routers and equal to 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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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2
This router supports WPA3, WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 70.5% 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
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 66% of routers and the same as 18.2% 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
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
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
?
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AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 vs the average router

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  • 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)
  • 4.11x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (7,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    7,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 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
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2 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.
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    This router uses a VDSL2 + ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 10
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    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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 96% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (35)
    23 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 12 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.
    8.8 vs 7.7
  • 13.6% higher list score
    List score
    9.2/ 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 (9)
    List score: in 9 of 77 lists (12%)
    9.2 vs 8.1
  • 9.5% better value for money
    AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 has better value for money than the average router (8.85 vs 8.1).
    8.85 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)
  • 4.11x faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (7,200 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    7,200 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, WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3, WPA2 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 VDSL2 + ADSL2+ integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    VDSL2 + ADSL2+ vs none (external modem required)
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 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
  • 4.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (13 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2.74x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £95).
    £260 vs £95
  • 137 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (191 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    191 mm vs 54 mm
  • 61 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (254 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    254 mm vs 193 mm
  • 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
  • 2.74x more expensive
    AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £95).
    £260 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
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 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
  • 4.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (13 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    13 W vs 8.1 W
  • 137 mm thicker design
    This router is thicker than the average router (191 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    191 mm vs 54 mm
  • 61 mm wider width
    This router is wider than the average router (254 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    254 mm vs 193 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Broadband Savvy
≈ estimated
22/10/2025
Hands-on review · setup, speed and Wi-Fi tests · software tour
Verdict
AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a strong Wi-Fi 7 router with excellent software and a long warranty, worth a look if you can pay more.
9.0
Mark J Draper
≈ estimated
19/11/2024
Hands-on review · smart home and Zigbee tests
Verdict
AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is another strong router, and its built-in Zigbee hub removes the need for a separate smart home hub.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
mightygadget.com
✓ explicit
07/12/2024
Hands-on test · Feature-rich router
Verdict
The FRITZ!Box 7690 is a strong all-in-one router for DSL and landline users, but it lacks 6 GHz and its many extras make it pricey for basic Wi-Fi 7 needs.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
23/02/2025
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 suits home users who want DECT and Zigbee built in, but its missing 6GHz band and only four ports limit it.
9.0
maison-et-domotique.com
≈ estimated
27/08/2026
Hands-on test · Mesh and range
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a fast, deeply configurable router that can sit behind a fibre box, with good 5GHz range, but its four ports and missing 6GHz hold it back.
8.6
chip.de
✓ explicit
27/05/2025
Lab test · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a fast Wi-Fi 7 DSL router with a 2.5 Gbit port and mesh support, but it skips the 6 GHz band.
8.6
netzwelt.de
✓ explicit
25/04/2025
Hands-on test · DSL router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is far faster than a 300 Mbit/s DSL line needs, so it suits homes with ordinary broadband and simple setup.
9.0
bemobile.be
≈ estimated
20/01/2025
Hands-on test · Modem replacement
Verdict
The FRITZ!Box 7690 suits people replacing a provider's fiber or DSL modem, with deep configuration options, though it is costly and lacks 6 GHz.
9.6
spazioitech.it
✓ explicit
16/03/2026
Review · Smart home DSL router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is an all-in-one DSL router with Wi-Fi 7, Zigbee, DECT and VoIP phone features, though it lacks 6GHz.
9.0
4news.it
✓ explicit
28/01/2025
Review · Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a fast Wi-Fi 7 router with two 2.5 Gbps ports and built-in DECT and Zigbee, but its lack of 6GHz is the main drawback.
9.4
thegeekerz.it
✓ explicit
08/05/2025
Hands-on test · Everyday use
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a Wi-Fi 7 router that is quick to set up and covers homes well, but fibre needs a separate box and it lacks 6GHz.
8.0
gamesurf.it
✓ explicit
18/12/2024
Review · Premium Wi-Fi 7 router
Verdict
The FRITZ!Box 7690 is a high-end Wi-Fi 7 router with strong phone and smart home features, though it lacks 6 GHz and its interface is not beginner-friendly.
9.0
tecnogazzetta.it
≈ estimated
25/02/2025
Hands-on test · Fibre and mesh
Verdict
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7690 is a high-end DSL router whose fast Wi-Fi 7 and easy setup suit demanding users, though its many menus take time to learn.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AVM FRITZ!Box 7690

  • Wi-Fi 7 with up to 7,200 Mbps across two bands
  • Built-in DSL modem with supervectoring 35b up to 300 Mbps
  • 2.5 Gbps LAN port plus 2.5 Gbps WAN port
  • USB 3.0 port for storage or a printer
  • DECT base for six cordless phones plus Zigbee smart home
  • Mesh master with WPA3 and WPA2 encryption
  • Guest Wi-Fi and parental controls

What customers don't like about AVM FRITZ!Box 7690

  • No 6 GHz band, only 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • Only one 2.5 Gbps LAN port, the other two are Gigabit
  • Premium price for a DSL-based router
  • Single WAN port, no second uplink
  • Large and heavy at 660 g

Verdict

Wi-Fi 7 and a built-in DSL modem sit together in the FRITZ!Box 7690. Two bands, 2.4 and 5 GHz, share a combined 7,200 Mbps across four streams. Wired connections include one 2.5 Gbps and two Gigabit LAN ports plus a 2.5 Gbps WAN port. A USB 3.0 port shares storage or a printer, and the DECT base serves up to six cordless phones. Zigbee support brings smart home control into the same box. Mesh is built in, and the router uses WPA3 and WPA2 encryption. This premium DSL model suits a demanding home office or a gaming household on a fast line. There is no 6 GHz band, and only one WAN port. The price is high for a plain DSL line. It is a sizeable unit at 660 g and needs shelf space.

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