CONCLUSION

   The FRITZ!Box 7490 is actually the 2nd product we've gotten our hands on by AVM so we really didn't know what to expect not only in terms of performance but also in features and build quality. Performance as you can see may not be the best in terms of DSL internet speed since other modem/routers have negotiated better downstream/upstream numbers in the past (that could just be due to our ISP however) but it's excellent in both wired and wireless connection. Also we were all quite surprised to see that AVM doesn't "market" the FRITZ!Box 7490 as a AC1600/1650 model like most manufacturers do (by adding up both the 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless bands) but as an AC1300 model and although in the end that doesn't change anything still we liked that. Unfortunately things are not as clear in the build quality area since although the interior components are top-notch and the device is assembled in Germany still we feel that AVM should had used better materials for the enclosure since it doesn't feel sturdy enough, certainly not for a top of the line device like the FRITZ!Box 7490. As for features well i don't think you need me to tell you since the previous pages should be more than sufficient but the FRITZ!Box 7490 offers more options and settings than no other modem/router we've tested to date and although even we couldn't hope to ever use even half of them chances are that there are people out there who just might and so having them is better than not. Strangely enough however there's no WAN port present (you can use LAN 1 for that but that only leaves 3 Ethernet ports for you to use) and by default AVM has turned many options off to reduce power consumption so do remember to change the state of the Gigabit Ethernet ports from 100Mbit/s to 1Gbit/s (if you need the extra speed that is).

   Since AVM is a German based manufacturer unfortunately their products are not available in the USA (or at least not officially) to date so we were unable to track the FRITZ!Box 7490 there. In the EU however it currently retails for 199Euros (Amazon.de) a price tag which is right on par with what the competition asks for similar models (of course you can find other less powerful ones however for much less). AVM however offers more with the FRITZ!Box 7490 from support for every single type of line right out of the box and available features up to an overwhelming number of available settings for even the most demanding user out there so if you could use or even need those extra things then this is the modem/router for you. As for us well we really liked using the FRITZ!Box 7490 and since we feel that it offers more than any other modem/router to have reached our lab till this day it gets our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Wireless Performance (Fastest Modem Router In Our Charts)
- AC1750 Technology (Concurrent 802.11n & 802.11ac)
- Compatible With Every Line Type
- Available Features (DECT Base/Repeater/NAS Server/Media Server/Call Handling/Answering Machine/Fax Machine)
- Overwhelming Number Of Settings
- Android & iOS App
- 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 2 USB 3.0 Ports
- 5 Year Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- No Dedicated WAN Port (LAN 1 can be used for that)