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Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:?LAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:?

Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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Score components

40%

7.8

Technical score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

25%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.3

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 71% of routers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 74%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

7.7

Management

â–²Better than 72%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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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80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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.
â–²Better than 68%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
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Where to buy
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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 Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro

Based on 3 · 4

Reviewers find it easy to set up with solid signal and speed, though limited network band support disappoints.
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Ranked #119 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

6.8

Ports

18%

8.9

Networking

14%

8.7

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

7.7

Management

7.8
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.4
Brand name
Huawei
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 35.2% of routers and equal to 23.1% 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
?
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 36.5% of routers and the same as 29.9% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
?
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
?
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
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
?
N. of USB ports
?
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, App, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 71.9% of routers and equal to 27.2% 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
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% 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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What reviewers say

Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro vs the average router

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  • Newer cellular modem
    This router uses a 4G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes SIM slot
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 11.5% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    This router uses a 4G integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • 9.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 68% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 4 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
  • Newer cellular modem
    This router uses a 4G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes SIM slot
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 11.5% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    This router uses a 4G integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    4G vs none (external modem required)
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • 3.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (12 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    12 W vs 8.1 W
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • 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
  • 6.4% lower sentiment score
    7.3 vs 7.8
  • 6.4% lower sentiment score
    7.3 vs 7.8
  • 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
  • No VPN server support
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 68.8% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • 3.9 W higher power consumption
    This router uses more power than the average router (12 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    12 W vs 8.1 W

Video reviews

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

7.0
Techzim
≈ estimated
13/08/2021
Review · one week of use · features and price
Verdict
Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro is the best Huawei 4G router with good coverage, but its price is hard to justify for basic internet.
8.0
MyTechTalks
≈ estimated
26/12/2019
Long-term test · three months of use
Verdict
Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro proved a clear upgrade after a SIM swap, and is recommended if you can get it free.
8.5
Micks Mowers The Mower Man
✓ explicit
11/11/2019
Hands-on review · five days of live streaming and speed tests
Verdict
Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro had no failures in five days and is a strong pick for anyone who needs internet, though winter use is untested.
8.8
TechUS
✓ explicit
28/04/2023
Comparison entry · quick rating · mobile routers
Verdict
Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro is an inexpensive, simple mobile router, though it always needs mains power and is bulky to carry.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
5g-cell.com
≈ estimated
20/02/2020
Lab test · 4G LTE router
Verdict
The Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro is a basic 4G LTE router with strong mobile speeds and four Ethernet ports, but no USB or phone port.
9.0
bbs.huaweicloud.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hands-on test · 4G LTE router
Verdict
The Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro is a simple, fast LTE router with four Gigabit ports, but it has no USB and few network settings.
9.0
infosalud24.com
≈ estimated
18/08/2020
Hands-on test · Second home router
Verdict
The Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro suits second homes or rentals with no broadband, sets up fast with Spanish menus, but needs a power socket.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro

  • 4G modem rated at up to 300 Mbps download
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 at 1,167 Mbps with automatic band selection
  • Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices
  • Connectors for external antennas improve weak reception
  • Guest network and plug-and-play SIM setup

What customers don't like about Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro

  • Wi-Fi 5 only, no Wi-Fi 6 features
  • Upload speed limited to 100 Mbps
  • No VPN server for remote access
  • Mid-range price for 4G-only hardware

Verdict

A 4G modem that tops out at 300 Mbps and dual-band Wi-Fi 5 at 1,167 Mbps make up the Huawei 4G Router 3 Pro, also sold as the B535-235. Wi-Fi 5 is not new, but the router picks between 2.4 and 5 GHz automatically and includes a guest network for visitors. Gigabit LAN ports link wired devices, and connectors for external antennas help where mobile reception is weak. Setup is plug and play: insert a standard SIM and go, with the app available for settings. Uploads reach 100 Mbps at best. This model suits a household that cannot get fixed broadband, though it is mid-range in price and offers no Wi-Fi 6 features. The unit weighs 520 grams. White and black versions exist.

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