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If you’re looking for a SELFSAT router with eSIM, you’ll quickly come across two models: the SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM and the SELFSAT MWR 5560 eSIM. Both are powerful mobile routers, but they differ in terms of region of use, power consumption, and hardware.
Important to know: The SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM has received an upgrade and is now always delivered with 6 eSIM slots – in addition to the 2 physical SIM slots. That makes it even more attractive for many users.
The short version
The SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM is ideal if you’re looking for a flexible and attractively priced router for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, or Brazil.
The SELFSAT MWR 5560 eSIM is a better fit for you if you want to use the router in North America or if you value slightly more processing power and lower maximum power consumption.
Differences between the SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM and MWR 5560 eSIM
| Feature | SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM | SELFSAT MWR 5560 eSIM |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| SIM / eSIM | 2 physical SIM slots + 6 eSIM slots | 2 physical SIM slots + 6 eSIM slots |
| Regions of use | Europe (excluding Russia, Belarus, Iran), Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Brazil | North America, EMEA (excluding Russia, Belarus, Iran), APAC |
| Power consumption | Min. < 4 W, Max. > 18 W | Min. < 4 W, Max. < 14 W |
| Processor | 717 MHz | 880 MHz |
| RRP | from €899.00 Order in the LinkGear shop | from €999.00 Order in the LinkGear shop |
| Particularly interesting for | Users in Europe and other supported regions who want to manage many eSIM profiles flexibly | Users focused on North America or looking for slightly more performance headroom |
When is the SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM the better choice?
The SELFSAT 5550 eSIM router is especially interesting if you:
- want to use the router mainly in Europe or other supported regions,
- are looking for a strong price-performance ratio,
- want to store as many eSIM profiles as possible directly on the device,
- also want to continue using 2 physical SIM cards.
The upgrade to 6 eSIM slots in particular makes the SELFSAT eSIM 5550 router an especially flexible solution for many applications.
When is the SELFSAT MWR 5560 eSIM worth it?
The SELFSAT 5560 eSIM router is especially worth it if you:
- want to use the router in North America,
- prefer a model with an 880 MHz processor,
- care about lower maximum power consumption,
- are specifically looking for the model that better fits your region.
With the 5560, the region where you’ll use it is the key deciding factor.
Conclusion: SELFSAT 5550 eSIM or 5560 eSIM?
For many users in Europe, the SELFSAT MWR 5550 eSIM is likely the more attractive choice: flexible, attractively priced, and now standard with 6 eSIM slots plus 2 physical SIM slots.
The SELFSAT MWR 5560 eSIM is the better choice if you need coverage in North America or are specifically looking for a model with a bit more performance headroom.
In the end, your location of use is what matters most: Which region do you need the router for – and how important are eSIM flexibility, power consumption, and hardware to you?
The LinkGear team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us by phone at +49 (0) 9391 6099880. We look forward to your call.