Awards

FRITZ!Box 4690 8.5/10 ‘Worth Buying’

August 2026, Kitguru (UK)

• Conclusion: “The FRITZ!Box 4690 is another solid router from the company, with the focus on fast wired networking. The Wi-Fi 7 performance is mediocre and smart home features behind some other FRITZ! routers, but throughput with other Wi-Fi standards is excellent. If a router with rapid LAN abilities is your priority, it's a great choice.”

To the report: kitguru.net

FRITZ!Mesh Set 1700: Bringing the Wi-Fi 7 revolution to your home mesh network

July 2026, Fanaticos del Hardware (ES)

• Conclusion: ‘The FRITZ!Mesh Set 1700 offers one of the most sensible and well-balanced options for making the leap to Wi-Fi 7 in the home network while maintaining the very high level of reliability that distinguishes this German manufacturer. Throughout the entire test phase, the system displayed impeccable stability, effectively expanded coverage, and managed heavy network traffic, without showing any signs of slowdown. The simple initial installation contributes to the undeniable versatility of the FRITZ! operating system! Its OS that offers features like WireGuard or advanced priority management makes it a highly recommended investment for improving any home's wireless infrastructure. Its wall-mounted design enhances aesthetics and reduces the need for additional furniture, although the single physical port and gigabit speeds per node could be a drawback for users who need to centralize numerous devices using next-generation network cabling.’

To the report: fanaticosdelhardware.com

FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS: The big leap to Wi-Fi 7 and 10 Gbit/s fiber optics

July 2026, Fanaticos del Hardware (ES)

• Conclusion: ‘The FRITZ!Box 5690 XGS is positioned as the ultimate hub for current XGS-PON connections. Tested extensively in a real-world 10 Gbit/s environment, the overall experience is overwhelmingly robust. AVM has succeeded in integrating routing into a single device capable of exceeding 8 real Gbit/s per cable, supported by Wi-Fi 7 that consistently and sustainably breaks through the gigabit barrier. Although the initial configuration hides some unnecessary hurdles, such as the poorly positioned ONT ID menu and the need to reconfigure the multi-gigabit port, FRITZ!OS’s unwavering reliability and the clean setup it achieves by eliminating the operator’s hardware make it the most logical and powerful investment for enthusiasts.

To the report: fanaticosdelhardware.com

EHA Awards 2026

June 2026, European Hardware Association (EHA)

• FRITZ! has once again won the coveted ‘Best Routers’ title at the EHA Awards 2026. This year, the European Hardware Association organized its award ceremony where the best PC hardware currently available in Europe was recognized. More than 100 of the world’s leading technology editors and reviewers selected the winners.

You can find the winners here: www.eha.digital

Testing the FRITZ!Box 4690 and FRITZ!Mesh Set 1700

April 2026, Cowcotland (FR)

• Conclusion: ‘The same speed test in the Wi-Fi network achieved 1491 Mbit/s at close range, equivalent to 186 MB/s. That is excellent. [...] The Mesh also works very well: There were no connection drops or problems when roaming, i.e. when switching between the individual access points.’

To the report: cowcotland.com

4 of 5 stars for the FRITZ!Box 6825 4G

April 2026, lteforum.at

The test portal lteforum.at subjected our FRITZ!Box 6825 4G to a comprehensive individual test and had positive results. The individual test of the FRITZ!Box 6825 4G showed that the compact LTE router is a clever solution for flexible application scenarios beyond the classical home network.

• Conclusion: ‘The FRITZ!Box 6825 4G is a well-thought-out solution for users who are looking for a compact LTE router with USB-C and FRITZ!OS. Ideal for holidays, use in the car, or as a fallback for internet outages. The flexible power supply, Wi-Fi 6, and extensive software are particularly noteworthy.

To the report: lteforum.at

FRITZ!Box 6825 4G: Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit port and very complete firmware

March 2026, Redeszone (ES)

Conclusion: ‘This new FRITZ!Box 6825 4G is the least expensive option in the FRITZ! portfolio if you are looking for a 4G router. Another important advantage is the compact design which allows the device to be easily transported. Thanks to the USB-C connector with 5 V and 3 A, the 4G router can also be powered by a power bank, allowing it to be used while travelling.’

To the report: redeszone.net

FRITZ! Mesh Set 1700

March 2026, Game IT (ES)

• Conclusion: ‘The truth is: If there is something about FRITZ! that we especially like, it is the software ecosystem, or rather FRITZ!OS. All of the devices use it and it offers numerous options for managing, additional functions, automatic updates, remote access, and much more. 

But that’s not all: FRITZ! also impresses when it comes to network management, security, and stability – and best of all is the especially simple and intuitive configuration. The FRITZ!Mesh Set 1700 is a Mesh Repeater set that follows exactly this approach: It is very easy to configure, has LEDs that use a colour code to show whether the selected position is suitable for the repeater, and it provides a stable, fast, and reliable connection that easily covers even larger areas.’

To the report: gameit.es