The FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro is an excellent choice for users who value flexibility, future-proofing and strong Wi-Fi performance. With minor compromises - such as the lack of wall mounting and only one USB port - it still proves to be a successful overall package. It is a highly recommended upgrade, especially for households with high speed and stability requirements.
AVM FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro (DE-Version)
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Product details
Maximum speed with Wi-Fi 7 – including in the current 6 GHz band – for fiber or DSL connections. Zigbee and DECT for the FRITZ! Smart Home. Convenient telephony, intelligent security features for worry-free surfing and streaming. In short: The FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro is the professional solution for the digital home.
Router type | Wi-Fi router |
Number of ports | 5 Ports |
Network connections | RJ11 (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port, SFP (1x) |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Router functions | Fibre optic connection, Mesh capable |
5 GHz transfer rate | 5700 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1200 Mbit/s |
Documents | |
Item number | 46588386 |
Manufacturer | AVM |
Category | Routers |
Manufacturer no. | 20003043 |
Release date | 18.6.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Routers | 444 of 2727 |
External links | |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Router type | Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Fibre optic connection, Mesh capable |
VPN support | IPSec |
Modem type | VDSL ISDN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Tri-band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WPA2, WPA3 |
WLAN functions | Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WLAN on/off switch, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) |
6 GHz transmission rate | 11500 Mbit/s |
5 GHz transfer rate | 5700 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1200 Mbit/s |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Number of ports | 5 Ports |
Network connections | RJ11 (1x), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port, SFP (1x) |
Max. port speed | 2500 Mbit/s |
USB ports | USB-A |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | DSL cable, Fibre optic cable, LAN cable, Power adapter |
Length | 6 cm |
Width | 26.80 cm |
Height | 16.50 cm |
Weight | 1105 g |
Length | 38 cm |
Width | 22 cm |
Height | 10 cm |
Weight | 1.50 kg |
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- 16.AVM1.1 %
- 16.Telekom1.1 %
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- 15.Acer7 days
- 16.ASUS10 days
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- 23.Lancom Systems8 %
- 24.AVM8.1 %
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- Excellent WLAN performance
- Two modems installed (VDSL & fibre optic)
- Comprehensive network and security functions
- Integrated NAS (1.5 GByte)
- Power consumption somewhat high
- No SSH for diagnostics
- Very high WLAN performance at 5 and 6 GHz
- three radio units
- ZigBee
- Only one port for analogue telephones
- Consumption somewhat high
With its strong Wi-Fi performance and great features, the FritzBox 5590 Fibre wins the test. If you want even faster Wi-Fi with Wifi 7, go for the 5690 Pro - and enjoy the additional ZigBee radio, which allows you to connect and control more smart home devices. In return, you have to accept compromises in terms of telephone and USB connections...

- Equipment
- Operation
- Tempo
- Telephone system
- Mesh and Zigbee function
- Warranty

- Equipment
- Operation
- Tempo
- Telephone system
- Mesh and Zigbee function
- Warranty

- Fibre optic and (MDSL) modems integrated/supplied
- Fast, robust WLAN with 4x4 MIMO incl. 6 GHz
- 2.5 Gbit/s LAN/WAN port
- Zigbee and DECT ULE support
- Wide range of functions for home network (mesh, guest network, child protection), (HD) telephony and smart home
- high-performance hardware