First off, not all Hotspots are a MiFi. MiFi is a brand of mobile Hotspot made by Novatel. Calling every hotspot or even wifi tethering off of a a MiFi is like calling every that can run APPs an iPhone or every small car in the world a Beetle.
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I have done testing with both available LTE Mobile Hotspots from Verizon and want to share my results to help with your purchase decision. Both of these devices get rave reviews on most tech websites and have been given awards at CES and other other electronic shows. I believe these reviews and awards were based on testing in "controlled" areas or paper presentations from their manufacturers. I have to believe none of these people would write what they have about these devices if they were normal everyday users.
Novatel MiFi L
Pros-
Download and Upload speeds are fast when on 4G
Great external display to show signal strength, battery level, number of devices connected
4 - 5 Hours of battery power
Solid looking design
VPN Passthrough
Many custom client configuration changes through text file, some are currently not working
Cons-
Unable to roam from 4G to 3G and back to 4G without having to be rebooted
Thicker than older MiFi and Samsung hotspot
Unable to pass inbound UDP traffic to clients
3G seems slower than older MiFi
Unresponsive technical support
What scenario would make me pick this device?
There are two scenarios for which I would pick this one over the Samsung hotspot.
1. This device seems to work well as a stationary hotspot in a well saturated 4G area. If there is any possibility you might roam from 4G to 3G and back to 4G you can lock the device to 4G(LTE) only.
2. This device will work if you put it in CDMA Auto (3G) mode. The device will not look for a 4G signal even if in a 4G area. This might be great if you are buying new but as an upgrade from the MiFi this is unacceptable. This is some question on if this device will ever function properly with the Verizon network.
Samsung SCH-LC11
Pros-
Download and Upload speeds are fast when on 4G
Thinner than Novatel MiFi
Design is minimal
Extended battery available from Samsung
Able to roam between 4G and 3G with no problems
Cons-
2.5 - 3.5 Hours of battery power
3G seems slower than older MiFi
4G/3G Radio lockups sometimes over a period of time
Unable to passthrough VPN traffic
Unable to pass inbound UDP traffic to clients
Somewhat responsive technical support (they have released new firmware but almost 2 months ago and there are still issues)
What scenario would make me pick this device?
If you are going to be mobile with your device and you might roam from 4G to 3G and back to 4G. This devices seems to roam fine between network types without a hitch. When I had the radio lockup over the last two days was over a period where the hotspot was sitting on my desk at home in a well covered 4G area.
Which device would I pick based on my situation and what I have seen so far?
Right now I would pick the Samsung over the Novatel. I feel the Samsung is fixable through firmware and will be fixed over time. Novatel seems to have dropped the ball on their device and will tarnish the MiFi brand if they don't do something soon.
I will post a followup after some more testing with both devices.
Horizon Powered MH500C:
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Supports 5G connectivity with fast speeds and robust battery life. Ideal for users demanding high-performance internet on the go.
Features:
2.4 inch LCD touchscreen
Strong Performance ' Qualcomm SDX62 module+QCA
mAh long battery life
CBRS Support
Powerful Processor 1.5 GHz Single Core, 4Gbit SPI NAND+4Gbit LPDDR4
Built-in 802.11ax WiFi 6 with 2×2 MIMO technology. It can achieve wireless speeds up to 300Mbps.
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Compact and affordable with excellent coverage and battery life. Suitable for casual users or those on a budget.
Features:
16 concurrent users
Lower power consumption with a mAh battery
Peak rate DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps
All in one design with integrated antenna
Supports QoS service flow initiated by CPE
Supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Built-in web server for web-based configuration
Password-protected
access and configuration, Firewalls
Port Forwarding/Filtering/Mapping/UPnP/DMZ
Supports IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, WPS
Support SSID name and password change
Multi-Language
This is a decent hotspot for those who are frequently traveling at an affordable price range.
Features:
4G Wi-Fi On The Go
' With download speeds of up to 150mbps, the Horizon MH50 provides fast connection speeds for remote branches, pop-up stores, kiosks, and work/learn-from-home environments.
Dual Band WiFi
' Enjoy Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and experience fast dual-band speeds in the 5GHz and 2.4GHz with backward compatibility with existing 802.11a.b.g.n devices
Plug and Play
' Easy to install, easy to set up, easy to manage. The Horizon MH50 meets all your needs for speed and flexibility.
Enjoy up to 16 connections simultaneously
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Best-in-class Security
' The Horizon MH50 safeguards your data with advanced encryption and password protection features including customizable user security settings, advanced administrative capabilities, and more.
Long-Lasting, Fast-Charging Battery
' The mAh Li-Ion battery keeps you connected for up to 7 hours and charges quickly thanks to our Quick Charge technology.
Advanced Device Management
' The Horizon MH50 supports mobile device management tools such as remote device settings configuration, FOTA, SNMP, TR069, and device logs.
How to Set Up and Use a MiFi Device:
Insert SIM Card:
Insert a compatible SIM card provided by your mobile carrier into the MiFi device.
Power On:
Power on the MiFi device and wait for it to establish a connection with the cellular network.
Connect Devices:
Using Wi-Fi, connect your devices (laptop, smartphone, tablet) to the MiFi network using the provided SSID and password.
Manage Settings:
Access the MiFi device settings through a web interface or mobile app to configure network preferences, and security settings, and view data usage.
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