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Avg. price:~£180Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:4800 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Huawei 5G CPE Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical Score

10%

6.7

User score

â–²Better than 75% of routers
7.9

Technical Score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

26%

8.5

Wireless

20%

5.0

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

8.1

Management

â–²Better than 80% of routers
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User reviews

30%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
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3.7
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3.0
(51)
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3.8
(26)
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3.6
(17)
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5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 93% of routers
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Verdict

The Huawei 5G CPE series, notably the Pro 2 (H122-373), is a high-performance router powered by the Balong 5000 chipset that supports both NSA and SA 5G modes with theoretical peak download speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps and upload speeds of 250 Mbps. It features advanced Wi-Fi 6+ technology providing dual-band speeds of up to 2976 Mbps (2402 Mbps on 5GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz) and can connect up to 128 devices simultaneously, utilizing an X-shape antenna for improved signal distribution. Main pros include its exceptionally fast 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, easy setup via the Huawei AI Life app, and a compact, silent design with an active cooling fan that remains quiet during heavy use. However, notable cons include the lack of external antenna ports for signal boosting, the absence of a USB port for storage sharing, and LAN ports limited to 1 Gbps, which can bottleneck the router's 3.6 Gbps potential 5G speeds.

Technical Specifications of router Huawei 5G CPE

Technical Score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

26%

8.5

Wireless

20%

5.0

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.8

Security

12%

7.9

Hardware

10%

8.1

Management

7.9
Huawei 5G CPE has a technical score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 79.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User reviews

30%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.7
(76)
amazon
3.0
(51)
amazon
3.8
(26)
amazon
3.6
(17)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

6.7
Huawei 5G CPE has a user score of 6.73 points, which is lower than that of 92.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
Huawei 5G CPE has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than that of 54.4% of products in this category.
6.1
Huawei 5G CPE has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than that of 54.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.3
Huawei 5G CPE has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 75.5% of products in this category.
Brand name
Huawei
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
4,800 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
4,800 Mbps
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 4,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 82.7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
â–² Better than 73% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
â–² Better than 72% of models
This router supports WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 72.2% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
2
N. of LAN ports
2
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 LAN ports, which is fewer than 91.4% of routers and the same as 3.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App, Automatic
â–² Better than 79% of models
This router supports Web UI, App, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 78.9% of routers and equal to 19.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1.2 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 1.2 GHz
â–² Better than 63% of models
This router runs at 2x1.2 GHz, which is faster than 63.4% of routers and on par with 0.6% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.015625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 58.6% of routers and the same as 13.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Huawei 5G CPE vs the average router

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  • 3.25x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    4,800 Mbps
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (4800 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    4,800 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 2.69x wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    500 m²
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (500 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    500 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer cellular modem
    Cellular modem type
    5G
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a 5G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    5G vs none (external modem required)
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 3.25x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    4,800 Mbps
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (4800 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    4,800 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 2.69x wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    500 m²
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (500 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    500 m² vs 186 m²
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    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 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    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
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    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
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Newer cellular modem
    Cellular modem type
    5G
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a 5G cellular modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    5G vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    5G
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This router uses a 5G integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    5G vs none (external modem required)
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
    Weatherproof for outdoor installation
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1.2 GHz
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 95 mm narrower width
    Width
    107 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (107 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    107 mm vs 202 mm
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 13,964 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    1,024
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (1,024 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    1,024 vs 14,988
  • 18.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Huawei 5G CPE
    the average router
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Huawei 5G CPE has a lower user score than the average router (6.73 vs 8.000).
    6.73 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Huawei 5G CPE is more expensive than the average router (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 13,964 fewer NAT sessions
    NAT concurrent sessions
    1,024
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >300k
    This router has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (1,024 vs 14,988). The average router supports 14,988 concurrent NAT sessions.
    1,024 vs 14,988
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.015625 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.015625 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 167.5 mm higher height
    Height
    215 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (215 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    215 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 62 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    107 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (107 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    107 mm vs 45 mm

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Huawei 5G CPE?

  • High-speed 5G performance with download speeds reaching up to 1.6-2.3 Gbps on compatible networks
  • Easy 'plug-and-play' setup requiring only a nano-SIM card for immediate internet access
  • Support for Wi-Fi 6 technology, ensuring fast and stable local wireless connections for up to 128 devices
  • Sleek and compact 'tower' design that fits well in home or office environments while aiding heat dissipation
  • Excellent backward compatibility with 4G LTE networks, providing reliable backup when 5G signal is weak
  • User-friendly management through the Huawei SmartHome/AI Life app and a clear web interface
  • Low latency performance (sometimes below 15-20ms), making it suitable for casual online gaming and streaming

What customers dislike about Huawei 5G CPE?

  • Lack of external antenna ports on newer models like the CPE Pro 2 and Pro 3, limiting signal boosting in poor coverage areas
  • Vulnerability to signal interference from thick walls, often requiring placement near windows for optimal performance
  • Basic software features with limited advanced configuration options (e.g., restricted QoS or VPN client functionality)
  • Frequent reported issues with the 5G connection dropping or reverting to 4G, sometimes requiring a manual restart
  • Mandatory firmware update policies that can occasionally interfere with specific network setups like reverse proxies
  • Poor customer support experiences for users without formal support agreements
  • Relatively high price point compared to some 5G competitors or standard fiber-optic hardware

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