Netgear has a new 4G LTE Modem with the LM1200. So, how does this new model compare to the similar LB1120?
You can find out in this comparison guide between the two 4G LTE modems.
Quick Summary
The new LM1200 Netgear 4G LTE Modem uses an USB power adapter and 4FF Nano SIM card slot. Netgear also added a LAN Ethernet port.
Moreover, the newer model supports more LTE CAT 4 bands (B2, B4, B5, B12) in addition to more UMTS DC-HSPA+ bands (B2 and B5) when compared to the LB1120.
The older LB1120 is the only one of the two to support 2G. It also uses a standard power adapter.
Both modems have the same system requirements and support services.
LB1120 vs. LM1200 Comparison Chart
You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table for both modems below.
| Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LB1120) | Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LM1200) | |
|---|---|---|
| What’s in the Box | LB1120 4G LTE Modem Power adapter Ethernet cable Quick start guide | LM1200 4G LTE Modem USB power adapter USB Type-C cable Ethernet cable Quick start guide |
| Weight | 0.40 lb. | 0.39 lb. |
| Dimension | 4.70 in x 3.90 in x 1.20 in | 4.56 in x 4.56 in x 1.27 in |
| Compatible Mobile Services | 2G/3G/4G LTE Mobile Service (3FF Micro SIM) | 3G/4G LTE Mobile Service (4FF Nano SIM) |
| Band Support | LTE CAT 4 (up to 150 Mbps): B2, B4, B5, B12 UMTS DC-HSPA+ - (up to 42 Mbps): B2, B5 | LTE CAT 4 (up to 150 Mbps): B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71 UMTS DC-HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps): B2, B4, B5 |
| External Ports | 1x Gigabit WAN Ethernet RJ-45 port 2x TS9 RF antenna connectors 1x power connector 1x 3FF Nicro SIM card slot | 1x Gigabit WAN Ethernet RJ-45 port 1x Gigabit LAN Ethernet RJ-45 port 2x TS9 RF antenna connectors 1x USB Type-C for power 1x 4FF Nano SIM card slot |
| Operating System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Mac OS (10.6.8. or newer) Other OS using TCP/IP network | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Mac OS (10.6.8. or newer) Other OS using TCP/IP network |
| Browser Requirements | Firefox 2.0 (or higher) Google Chrome 11.0 (or higher) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) Safari 1.4 (or higher) | Firefox 2.0 (or higher) Google Chrome 11.0 (or higher) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) Safari 1.4 (or higher) |
| Support | 90-day complimentary technical support if purchased from a Netgear authorized reseller | 90-day complimentary technical support if purchased from a Netgear authorized reseller |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
What’s in the Box
The LB1120 uses a standard power adapter while the LM1200 uses a USB power adapter with USB Type-C cable.
Both products include the main modem unit in addition to ethernet cable and quick starter guide.
You can check out what’s included in each box for both products below:
Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LB1120):
- LB1120 4G LTE Modem
- Power adapter
- Ethernet cable
- Quick start guide
Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LM1200):
- LM1200 4G LTE Modem
- USB power adapter
- USB Type-C cable
- Ethernet cable
- Quick start guide
Weight
The LB1120 is slightly heavier when compared to the LM1200.
You can take a look at the weight specifications of both mobile data modems below:
- LB1120 4G LTE Mode: 0.40 lb.
- LM1200 4G LTE Modem: 0.39 lb.
Dimension
The LB1120 is wider when compared to the LM1200.
On the other hand, the LM1200 has more depth and is a little bit taller than the competition.
You can check out the measurements for the two products below:
- LB1120: 4.70 in x 3.90 in x 1.20 in
- LM1200: 4.56 in x 4.56 in x 1.27 in
Compatible Mobile Services
For the SIM card, the LB1120 supports 3FF Micro SIM while the LM1200 supports 4FF Nano SIM.
The LB1120 is compatible with 2G, 3G and 4G LTE while the LM1200 is compatible with the 3G and 4G LTE.
You can check out a breakdown of the mobile data compatibility below:
- LB1120: 2G/3G/4G LTE Mobile Service (3FF Micro SIM)
- LM1200: 3G/4G LTE Mobile Service (4FF Nano SIM)
Band Support
The LM1200 supports more bands when compared to the LB1120. The new model utilizes B13, B14, B66 and B71 at LTE CAT 4 and B4 at UMTS DC-HSPA+.
The two models support the same B2, B4, B5, B12 bands at LTE CAT 4 and B2 and B5 bands at UMTS DC-HSPA+.
You can check out the full lists of supported bands below:
Netgear LB1120 4G LTE Modem:
- LTE CAT 4 (up to 150 Mbps): B2, B4, B5, B12
- UMTS DC-HSPA+ – (up to 42 Mbps): B2, B5
Netgear LM1200 4G LTE Modem:
- LTE CAT 4 (up to 150 Mbps): B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71
- UMTS DC-HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps): B2, B4, B5
External Ports
When it comes to the external ports, the newer LM1200 model is the only one of the two to support a LAN port.
The other difference is that the LB1120 is equipped with a 3FF Micro SIM card slot while the LM1200 is equipped with a 4FF Nano SIM card slot
As we stated above, both modems include two TS9 RF antenna connectors. The two devices also use different power sources.
You can check out a breakdown of the external ports for the two modems below:
LB1120:
- 1x Gigabit WAN Ethernet RJ-45 port
- 2x TS9 RF antenna connectors
- 1x power connector
- 1x 3FF Nicro SIM card slot
LM1200:
- 1x Gigabit WAN Ethernet RJ-45 port
- 1x Gigabit LAN Ethernet RJ-45 port
- 2x TS9 RF antenna connectors
- 1x USB Type-C for power
- 1x 4FF Nano SIM card slot
Operating System Requirements
The two Netgear 4G LTE Modems have the same operating system requirements.
You can find the list of supported OS below:
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 8
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Mac OS (10.6.8. or newer)
- Other OS using TCP/IP network
Browser Requirements
The two products also require the following browsers:
- Firefox 2.0 (or higher)
- Google Chrome 11.0 (or higher)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher)
- Safari 1.4 (or higher)
Support
The Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LB1120) and Netgear 4G LTE Modem (LM1200) each comes with 90-day complimentary technical support if you purchased either product from a Netgear authorized reseller.
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