@@eFones having seen your video, I might actually sign up for Three's 5G deal and buy the matching AF9E antenna before they move onto the next generation. Thanks eFones.
I have some questions 1. Outdoor or indoor 2. t9s port or no need 3. Do you can suggest how connect to HDD to save a file through WIFI router? 4. Is t9s antenna suitable for receiving 5G network?
How many devices can be connected to the PRO and PRO 2. I have over 50 wireless IP’s in the house for IOT devices. Will that work. Also, can Unify UAC-LR device be connected to these units?
Why is my connection bad I've got the CPE pro 2 and I've got a ps4 that supports 5g but my mpbs is only at 3.5 download speed and my upload speed is 283kpbs how can I improve it so I stop lagging when playing
@@eFones PLEASE do this... I have (foolishly) bought and installed on my roof the Huawei 5G AF9E outdoor boosting 5G antenna. I hadn't realised the CPE PRO 2 doesn't have the external antenna ports. Thinking I may have to buy the CPE PRO aswell then comapre CPE PRO 2 vs CPE PRO + 5g external antenna
@@eFones Looking forward to the CPE PRO 2 vs CPE PRO + AF9E. I just bought the PRO 2 without realising it doesn't have external antenna so waiting to see if I'll benefit from returning it and getting the V1 with AF9E.
CPE PRO and CPE PRO 2 if connected to the same tower, Im assuming the data speed would be the same. 5G signal is short range, so if the nearest 5G tower is 2KM+ away, the internal antenna of both device may not able to detect it at all. the advantage of having an external antenna you can point it to a specific tower and get a different speed result for 5G and 4G signal.
You can check where your nearest 5G mast is, if you are in an area with no coverage then I would not recommend it. If there is coverage, it just happens to be outside only you should be OK with an antenna attached & directed at the mast.
I was to vodafone and they say that is a special SIM, i was thinking to use my SIM from my phone, ? I am using the most faster with a S20 5g samsung, so is going more fast if i use a special SIM?
It depends what is more important to you whilst gaming, downloads or ping. 3G/4G ping is notoriously unreliable as indoor signal is extremely varied. 5G is more stable however so if you are in an area with 5G coverage we would recommend the 5G CPE Pro 2, however if you are outside a 5G zone or if your 5G signal is not too strong then we would recommend the original 5G CPE Pro with an antenna. (Something like the AF9E antenna) Hope this helps :)
By the looks of it, the Pro 2 is shyte as it doesnt have an external antenna support and the power button is at the bottom. How I ever wish it could have the features of its 4G modems which has a telephone port, and 4 LAN ports, (1 of which is an internet port), an external antenna support, a USB 2.0 for connective storage devices for network file sharing, band /frequency locking etc. I guess I would have to wait more for such features to be available on 5G modems. The Huawei B525-65a that I have still rocks this features.
Thanks for this video the content is really good !, if I could just say something, it is a bit weird the way you did the montage, having a sentence with 4-5 cuts in it breaks the "flow" of your video. sorry to be this guy :), I'm sure most people does not mind, but if I noticed, some else will too ;) all the best and continue the good work ! :)
hi brother here i have a question for you between B181-263 and 5G CPE PRO HOW COME HAUWEI REALISE SAME SPEED BETWEEN B and CPE cause other run 4G only in a speed of 1,6gbs please explain for briefly about that
I get download speeds between 450 to 600 Mbps and 100 upload using CPE pro. Question if I upgraded to CPE pro2 would I get even faster speeds? Because when I first got the device I used to get 600-800 that was about a year ago I'm guessing the more people start connecting to the same tower the slower it will become.
It's dependant on a number of factors, in theory the CPE Pro 2 should be faster than the 1st generation but until you had it in your working conditions, it couldn't be guaranteed.
@@AirCooledJoe I now have a CPE pro 2 with a different provider When I put the Sim card in from the other provider its locked I cant do a comparison sorry.
Thank you very for the review/comparison! One advice: you don't need a pop filter, when you are recording so far from your mouth, you are just cutting off some higher frequencies with no benefits from pop filter.
Why doesn’t the 5G CPE Pro have the connectors to the external antenna? Do you know if there is there a connector/converter that you can purchase for the 5G AF9E antenna?
I was wondering the same, I know huawei did their own external antenna system. In reality one one is hitting those high 5g speeds so the Pro would be plenty for most people
If you wish to connect your phone to one of these devices and access 5G bands, you will need a 5G compatible device. If you are using it with a computer, laptop or gaming console etc. you should have better access to 5G speeds compared to a 4G phone.
im with sky broadband and only getting 35mbs for my sins??? if i was to get one of these cpe pro how would it hold up long term use for a pc xbox s/x and a load of smart tv'S
Just interested, as the newer router has no aerial inputs, does the new version pulls in a stronger signal from the same mast when compared to older one.
With mine I just bought an rj 11 cable and attached a common house phone so that I can make and receive phone calls, sim card permitting. The sim card I have is every thing unlimited
What do you mean by internet cable sorry. Are you referring to the line that enters your house, usually providing you with Broadband? You do not need one of these to use a 4G or 5G Device as they work off of networks.
Which is better you think? Pocket 5g wifi pro or like that in your vids? I am planning to buy povket wifi by end of feb to bost my gameplay and streaming.i just want to make sure what is right to use and to choose
@@UnKnown-ie2pu i hve the newer model pro 2 it has both 5 and 2.4 at the same time, two signals at the same time . I have my smart bulbs and other devices connect to 2.4 and my ps5 and ipad/phone to the 5ghz
BUT YOU CAN'T CONNECT an external Poynting XPOL to the new one !!!!! BIGGGGGG PROBELM, ill take for that the old model to get best 5G inside my concrete bunker :)
On the Up side i get 70Mbps to 125Mbps down using EE - LTE+ 20mhz bandwidth On the old 525 s23a i bought from you I was getting 45->75 Mbps (same cell tower so i am very happy) Waiting on 5g one day :¬) Shame about the phone port
I bought both from yourselves. Cpe pro 2 is excellent replacement... but I miss free phone calls I used to get on b525.. my ee sim has unlimited everything....if you ever work out how to use the cpe Pro 2 phone socket in UK I would love to know 😀
I can't believe a 5G modem/router can be reviewed without showing an actual speed test being shown... and worse, there's 2 device here as this is supposed to be a "comparison video"
@@eFones aha thought it was SA, must have spent some time in gauteng too or had a mate from there that influenced your accent, but yeah very durbanese ha ha. Good videos, hi from SA and yes even with all those fancy modems here the interwebz is still garbage. Rain uses this router and throttles actual throughput to hell no matter what the speedtest says, twitch videos buffer every few seconds and games disconnect more than my normal tower to roof 5.1Ghz vanilla wifi (which is way slower but far more stable and with much better latency since Rain seems to route their traffic to the moon first if it leaves the country before going where you want it, so very bad for gaming until they stop doing that and stop throttlng users to the point of making their service pointless for power users and gamers) good videos, hope to see many more
@@eFones i didnt explain myself realy :¬( - i meant in UK (EE at least) i cant use the phone port because no support for 3g fallback in this device - i did phone for help on this matter but no one seems to know how to use the phone port in UK (EE)
The loss of external antenna is a massive game changer though for rural hilly areas. 1st gen seems like the upgrade tbh.
Yes we do agree, it is unfortunate to lose the antenna functionality. Hopefully we can see it's return in some newer CPE models.
@@eFones having seen your video, I might actually sign up for Three's 5G deal and buy the matching AF9E antenna before they move onto the next generation. Thanks eFones.
you can send them off and pay for it fitting with external antenna ports for not much
Mate what are you doing a reveiw for if you don't speed test the routers?
agree
same....waste of time of a "comparision" since most of us are interested in performance, not ones box being 10% smaller
Is there a router with 5g mobile network and antenna ports?
I have some questions
1. Outdoor or indoor
2. t9s port or no need
3. Do you can suggest how connect to HDD to save a file through WIFI router?
4. Is t9s antenna suitable for receiving 5G network?
Now in 2023 what will you recommend??
my question is ,if I have Poynting booster how can i plug it via 5G router?
Does the Huawei Gigacube 5g cpe pro don't have a telefon port?
Hi Do you know what antennas work with this router?
How many devices can be connected to the PRO and PRO 2. I have over 50 wireless IP’s in the house for IOT devices. Will that work. Also, can Unify UAC-LR device be connected to these units?
Why didn't you do a speed test on one separately? This is the most important thing...
is that a router or a modem? and is it good for gaming?
Is there a review of Telcom 5G CPE Pro 3 H138-380?
Why is my connection bad I've got the CPE pro 2 and I've got a ps4 that supports 5g but my mpbs is only at 3.5 download speed and my upload speed is 283kpbs how can I improve it so I stop lagging when playing
I have the taller model and it does have WiFi6?........ It also confirms so on my S20 Ultra.
Yes i have the same also it has a telephone port
Does the CPE Pro 2 outperform a CPE Pro with an external antenna?
We haven't tested this, we can schedule this as a video idea!
@@eFones PLEASE do this... I have (foolishly) bought and installed on my roof the Huawei 5G AF9E outdoor boosting 5G antenna. I hadn't realised the CPE PRO 2 doesn't have the external antenna ports. Thinking I may have to buy the CPE PRO aswell then comapre CPE PRO 2 vs CPE PRO + 5g external antenna
@@carlapeman1 This is now in the schedule, will be out sometime in early January!
@@eFones Looking forward to the CPE PRO 2 vs CPE PRO + AF9E. I just bought the PRO 2 without realising it doesn't have external antenna so waiting to see if I'll benefit from returning it and getting the V1 with AF9E.
CPE PRO and CPE PRO 2 if connected to the same tower, Im assuming the data speed would be the same.
5G signal is short range, so if the nearest 5G tower is 2KM+ away, the internal antenna of both device may not able to detect it at all.
the advantage of having an external antenna you can point it to a specific tower and get a different speed result for 5G and 4G signal.
I can’t get a 4 or 5g signal in my house on my iPhone, will this device be able to get a signal ?
You can check where your nearest 5G mast is, if you are in an area with no coverage then I would not recommend it. If there is coverage, it just happens to be outside only you should be OK with an antenna attached & directed at the mast.
Hi, How can I get the unlock code of this Huawei 5g Pro 2? I have the same version but can't get it. Thanks
hi ,which the best network sim suite this device ?
I was to vodafone and they say that is a special SIM, i was thinking to use my SIM from my phone, ? I am using the most faster with a S20 5g samsung, so is going more fast if i use a special SIM?
Great vid. thanks a lot. which one is better for gaming on PS4/5, or are they similar on that matter?
It depends what is more important to you whilst gaming, downloads or ping. 3G/4G ping is notoriously unreliable as indoor signal is extremely varied. 5G is more stable however so if you are in an area with 5G coverage we would recommend the 5G CPE Pro 2, however if you are outside a 5G zone or if your 5G signal is not too strong then we would recommend the original 5G CPE Pro with an antenna. (Something like the AF9E antenna)
Hope this helps :)
@@eFones it does help a lot! thank you so much for the fast and detailed response!
@@eFones cpe pro external antenna port is fake. It doesn't work. You have to manually install it and open the box same as cpe pro2
Bro I got.the CPE pro 2 but my wifis soo shit man I cant play with my ps4 pro
@@frogGames its not fake, the external antenna is dedicated only for 5G spectrum. sad
Could you compare between ZTE CPE MC801A and Huawei 5G CPE PRO and which one do you recomend ZTE CPE MC801A or HUAWEİ CPE PRO 2?
We haven't managed to get our hands on the ZTE CPE yet but if we do, we will definitely do a video!
You mention that the 2 has a fan. Does it make noise?
We did not notice any noise
Is it good for gaming?
If you are in a good 5G area it is extremely good for gaming.
By the looks of it, the Pro 2 is shyte as it doesnt have an external antenna support and the power button is at the bottom. How I ever wish it could have the features of its 4G modems which has a telephone port, and 4 LAN ports, (1 of which is an internet port), an external antenna support, a USB 2.0 for connective storage devices for network file sharing, band /frequency locking etc. I guess I would have to wait more for such features to be available on 5G modems. The Huawei B525-65a that I have still rocks this features.
Antenna ports on the first generation doesn't even work. It's fake, but both of them are capable for some adjustments to support external antennas
Thanks for this video the content is really good !, if I could just say something, it is a bit weird the way you did the montage, having a sentence with 4-5 cuts in it breaks the "flow" of your video. sorry to be this guy :), I'm sure most people does not mind, but if I noticed, some else will too ;) all the best and continue the good work ! :)
Is there monthly cost ?, How much?
So how do I get cpi
And speed test??
hi brother here i have a question for you between B181-263 and 5G CPE PRO HOW COME HAUWEI REALISE SAME SPEED BETWEEN B and CPE cause other run 4G only in a speed of 1,6gbs please explain for briefly about that
the telephone port is working when you plug in a home phone?
Hey,
Only the 5G CPE Pro 2 and a telephone port that can be used to make calls.
I get download speeds between 450 to 600 Mbps and 100 upload using CPE pro.
Question if I upgraded to CPE pro2 would I get even faster speeds?
Because when I first got the device I used to get 600-800 that was about a year ago I'm guessing the more people start connecting to the same tower the slower it will become.
It's dependant on a number of factors, in theory the CPE Pro 2 should be faster than the 1st generation but until you had it in your working conditions, it couldn't be guaranteed.
@@eFones thanks ill let you know if I get my hands on it and do some tests
@@mohammedalkhayat7888 any results?
@@AirCooledJoe I now have a CPE pro 2 with a different provider When I put the Sim card in from the other provider its locked I cant do a comparison sorry.
@@mohammedalkhayat7888 did you manage to get it to work.. can't decide if i should get the new model or older..
Can you tell me which one is better and so worth it?
Depends what your usage will be? without knowing I would recommend the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 as it's newer so will get more frequent updates for longer!
Thanks I got it
Hy how long wifi range signal of the both modem? Thanks
It's subjective to the environment its in, depends on multiple factors but I will see if I can find some estimates for you
@@eFones Any updates?
it's sad that you can´t play online on a PS4 with this device(NAT Typ3).
Really ?
@@jamespurdy8981 yes i try everything and no chance
We did not know this, thanks for the info and if we find anything else out, we will be sure to let you know!
When I called Huawei support, thay was told that the device was not designed for this.
Do they have battery?
No
Thank you very for the review/comparison!
One advice: you don't need a pop filter, when you are recording so far from your mouth, you are just cutting off some higher frequencies with no benefits from pop filter.
Thanks for the feedback!
Unfortunately got the CPE Pro 2 the speed barely reaches 30 MBs sometimes the upload around 3 to 5 idk why
Why doesn’t the 5G CPE Pro have the connectors to the external antenna?
Do you know if there is there a connector/converter that you can purchase for the 5G AF9E antenna?
I was wondering the same, I know huawei did their own external antenna system. In reality one one is hitting those high 5g speeds so the Pro would be plenty for most people
What would they be like through a double brick wall with an outer single stone wall skin....? Thanks in advance.
Not very good from what I’ve heard needs to be near a window, just ordered mine :)
Hello, I have 1 CPE PRO2 with Flybox software, how do I revert to the original Huawei software?
Do the Pro 2 work in the USA?
Depends on which carrier
will be cpe pro 3 soon ?
Perhaps!
Do i need a 5g smart phone so i could get the 5g speed of the modem? My smart phone does not support 5g. I have a 5g cpe pro but it makes me confused.
If you wish to connect your phone to one of these devices and access 5G bands, you will need a 5G compatible device. If you are using it with a computer, laptop or gaming console etc. you should have better access to 5G speeds compared to a 4G phone.
I have the CPE Pro, the one difficulty I fid is getting updated firmware. Do you have any suggestions on where to find these?
I believe you can go direct to Huawei and get these?
Great review.... i have the pro 2 but get a major drop in speed on laptop when i connect via Lan cable instead of Wifi.
it is because the Lan port is 1000Mbs and the 5G LTE is up to 3600Mbs unsure why Huawei did not include 2500Mbs Lan like the older version
@@oliversettle8722 Stupid answer
@@oliversettle8722 yeah but if ur laptop is wireless then theres no point in the cable then
im with sky broadband and only getting 35mbs for my sins??? if i was to get one of these cpe pro how would it hold up long term use for a pc xbox s/x and a load of smart tv'S
It would depend on your location, but these are pretty robust. They also come with a 2 year warranty.
Vodafone use the CPE Pro (Gigacube)
is there any difference between them while connecting with Ethernet cable ... please someone answer that?
Difference in what?
@@eFones i mean is there any different regarding to latency in gaming and data transfer ?
while connected via cable
hoping you can you do a quick speedtest comparison of the two 😁
This is something we can do!
@@eFones waiting fr ages on these speed test please
Hi Guys anyone point me to info on how to use the Rj11 phone port .
What did you need to know about it? we could arrange a video explaining how an RJ11 port works
What's the signal reception like?
On which device?
Just interested, as the newer router has no aerial inputs, does the new version pulls in a stronger signal from the same mast when compared to older one.
Same question.. want to know about signal reception..
What's the use of the TEL port?
VOIP calls
With mine I just bought an rj 11 cable and attached a common house phone so that I can make and receive phone calls, sim card permitting. The sim card I have is every thing unlimited
Is that need an internet sir or plug in on internet cable? Or just insert simcard?
Insert the SIM and connect it to power, that's all you need!
@@eFones ah,thanks sir..because i dont have internet here im just relying on mobile data..no internet cable
What do you mean by internet cable sorry. Are you referring to the line that enters your house, usually providing you with Broadband?
You do not need one of these to use a 4G or 5G Device as they work off of networks.
@@eFones yes,i dont have internet line.
Which is better you think? Pocket 5g wifi pro or like that in your vids? I am planning to buy povket wifi by end of feb to bost my gameplay and streaming.i just want to make sure what is right to use and to choose
Will it work in the us?
Double check what 5g frequencies are used by your carrier and make sure any router you buy has at least one or two of them.
I think the pro 2 have cooling fan
Yes it does
Thank god it has nano sim support i was afraid that i may not able to use my nano sim that's good for me am definitely buying this
I wouldn't it's terrible
Does the 2 version have bridge mode?
Yes it does
Thank you !!! Great review !
how many cuts can one put into a 6min. video??? :D besides from that, great comparison vid.
can i use cat7 cable?
On which device?
Have anyone the CPE or the CPE Pro as Router in the bridge Mode Running? And use the Consisting Network (as FritzBox)?
Available in the UK ? hah where ? even you guys don't have one in stock.
We are expecting stock soon and we are one of the only companies to stock both in the UK!
I dont need wifi 6 ill just get my rog rapture and connect i m right?
yeah you could connect that to this Huawei router. i do that with the Virgin router, have wifi 6 routers in a mesh connected to that.
And first generation don't have internal fan 😊
Dose it give 2.4ghz or 5ghz ?
Which device are you referring to?
@@eFones I have some smart devices in the home that works on 2.4ghz only
@@eFones This is why I was wondering if it gives 2.4ghz or 5ghz
@@eFones am talking about the (cpe pro 2)
@@UnKnown-ie2pu i hve the newer model pro 2 it has both 5 and 2.4 at the same time, two signals at the same time . I have my smart bulbs and other devices connect to 2.4 and my ps5 and ipad/phone to the 5ghz
BUT YOU CAN'T CONNECT an external Poynting XPOL to the new one !!!!! BIGGGGGG PROBELM, ill take for that the old model to get best 5G inside my concrete bunker :)
Didnt u find any solution???, i have bought als the new one and didnt find any way to connect it with external antenna!
@@AhmedHefzi I got the old model, has connectors for external antenna.
Is Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 good for gaming?
If you have the device with a strong signal then yes it will be great for gaming!
@@eFones There is 5G tower very near my home. If signal is strong I expect it do well
What's with all these micro cuts? it was jarring to watch this. Thought I was having a seizure.
This HUAWEI 5G CPE PRO is very useful and promising, I want to order it.
www.efones.com/products/huawei-5g-cpe-pro
So its all about wifi, for ethernet they are the same
On the Up side i get 70Mbps to 125Mbps down using EE - LTE+ 20mhz bandwidth
On the old 525 s23a i bought from you I was getting 45->75 Mbps (same cell tower so i am very happy)
Waiting on 5g one day :¬)
Shame about the phone port
I'm not sure if you mean you got the B525 from us or not but good to hear it's working for you!
I bought both from yourselves. Cpe pro 2 is excellent replacement... but I miss free phone calls I used to get on b525.. my ee sim has unlimited everything....if you ever work out how to use the cpe Pro 2 phone socket in UK I would love to know 😀
@@Adam504 you attach a house phone using the telephone port cable in the back.
I can't believe a 5G modem/router can be reviewed without showing an actual speed test being shown... and worse, there's 2 device here as this is supposed to be a "comparison video"
We were comparing the specs, prices and various features. We have saved a speed test comparison for a seperate video!
@@eFones can u just tell us the speeds here or make the video already?
what is the point of this without a speed test comparison?
Sadly none of them support band 2 and band 4
Do I detect a gauteng provincial accent there?
The accent originates from Durbanite!
@@eFones aha thought it was SA, must have spent some time in gauteng too or had a mate from there that influenced your accent, but yeah very durbanese ha ha. Good videos, hi from SA and yes even with all those fancy modems here the interwebz is still garbage. Rain uses this router and throttles actual throughput to hell no matter what the speedtest says, twitch videos buffer every few seconds and games disconnect more than my normal tower to roof 5.1Ghz vanilla wifi (which is way slower but far more stable and with much better latency since Rain seems to route their traffic to the moon first if it leaves the country before going where you want it, so very bad for gaming until they stop doing that and stop throttlng users to the point of making their service pointless for power users and gamers)
good videos, hope to see many more
wtf why so many cuts you say n.....r every time xD
No 2/3g so i cant use free ee phone minutes this is verry weird
That's pretty old and 2G isn't supported in the UK anymore
@@eFones i didnt explain myself realy :¬( - i meant in UK (EE at least) i cant use the phone port because no support for 3g fallback in this device - i did phone for help on this matter but no one seems to know how to use the phone port in UK (EE)
Pro 3
No speed tests comparison, what a waste of a video :(
We have kept this seperate for a new video
Biggest difference wifi 6
Yes, that is a huge difference, especially for those that are using their device to game.
@@eFones i agree, especially with the new gen consoles.
Definitely!
I'm confussed I got a 5G CPE Pro from 3 and it is also WIFI 6 compatible. My Samsung S10 reports that it is connected by WIFI 6
@@timfriel8515 you are right 5G CPE pro has WIFI 6 there are two models though, H112-370 and H112-372 the 370 model has 802.11ax which is WIFI 6
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