HiBoost has two lines of cellular boosters currently available, the Travel 2.0 and Travel 3.0. HiBoost USA is a division of the Asian manufacturer Huaptec.
The Travel 4G 2.0 cellular booster was released in November 2019, replacing the venerable Travel 4G LTE Booster (originally released in late 2016).
The Travel 3.0 first came available in May 2023 and has a different form factor from the 2.0, designed to be more rugged and to improve heat dissipation. They also claim a faster uplink & downlink speeds from previous versions.
The Travel 4G 2.0 introduced a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module to allow monitoring via a mobile app called Signal Supervisor. The app gives signal condition readings in real-time, demonstrating that the booster is performing properly. A signal meter tool on the HiBoost Signal Supervisor app will help users find the best position for the outdoor antenna. You can also chat with the HiBoost technical support directly from the Signal Supervisor app for remote troubleshooting.
Product Variations
The Travel 2.0 and 3.0 currently come in several kits - Car, RV, Truck and Explore-X
RV
The RV kits comes with a higher gain exterior antenna and interior panel antenna. It also comes with both an AC and DC power supply.
Specifications
- Model: Travel 4G 2.0 RV | Travel 3.0 RV | Travel 3.0 RV Max
- Gain: 50dB
- Max Uplink Power:
- 2.0 - 24dBm
- 3.0 - 22dBm
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- # of Devices Boosted Simultaneously: Multiple
- Bands Supported:
- LTE: 12 (17), 13, 5, 4, 2, 25
- 5G: n12, n13, n5. n4, n2, n25
- Uplink Frequency Range: 698-716 / 776 – 787 / 824-849 / 1850-1915 / 1710-1755
- Downlink Frequency Range: 728-746 / 746 – 757 / 869-894 / 1930-1995 / 2110-2155
- Supported Standards: CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Exterior Antenna:
- 2.0: RG58 cables connect to an antenna that closely resembles the 4G Omni, length unknown.
- 3.0: Omni-directional Antenna with two 15.7" extension poles, 26ft cable.
- 3.0 Max: Omni-directional Antenna with spring, folding bracket, two 15.7" extension poles, 26ft cable
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HiBoost 3.0 RV kit. Internal Antenna:
- 2.0 Panel antenna with 10' integrated cable and SMA connector.
- 3.0 Magnetic-mount Antenna (can be attached with double sided tape) with 13.1' cable
- In Motion Usage: Yes
- Power Supply: 12v or AC
- Booster Dimensions:
- 2.0: 8.6 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
- 3.0: 6.5 in x 4.7 in x 1.9 in
- Warranty: 3 Year
- List Price:
- 2.0 $449.99
- 3.0 $519.99
- 3.0 RV Max: $569.99
Car
The Car kit is more appropriate for automobiles and smaller vehicles. It comes with a short magnetic- mount exterior antenna and a patch interior antenna.
Specifications
- Model: Travel 4G 2.0 Car / Travel 3.0 Car
- Gain: 50dB
- Max Uplink Power:
- 2.0 24dBm
- 3.0: 22dBm
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- # of Devices Boosted Simultaneously: Multiple
- Bands Supported:
- LTE: 12 (17), 13, 5, 4, 2, 25
- 5G: n12, n13, n5, n4, n2, n25
- Uplink Frequency Range: 698-716 / 776 – 787 / 824-849 / 1850-1915 / 1710-1755
- Downlink Frequency Range: 728-746 / 746 – 757 / 869-894 / 1930-1995 / 2110-2155
- Supported Standards: CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE
- Exterior Antenna:
- 2.0 Magnetic mount, cable length not yet known. SMA connector
- 3.0 Magnetic mount with 13.2' integrated cable,
- Internal Antenna:
- 2.0 Directional Patch antenna - likely the same as the previous model with 10' integrated cable and SMA connector.
- 3.0 Panel Antenna with 9.8' cable
- In Motion Usage: Yes
- Power Supply: 12 V
- Booster Dimensions:
- 2.0: 8.6 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
- 3.0: 6.5 in x 4.7 in x 1.9 in
- Warranty: 3 Year
- List Price:
- 2.0 $397.99
- 3.0 $499.99
Truck & ExplorerX
The Truck and ExplorerX kits are designed for trucks, SUVs, and Semis. The ExplorerX comes with a foldable exterior antenna mount.
Specifications
- Model: Travel 4G 2.0 OTW | Travel 3.0 Truck | Travel 3.0 ExplorerX
- Gain: 50dB
- Max Uplink Power: 22dBm
- Impedance: 50 Ohm
- # of Devices Boosted Simultaneously: Multiple
- Bands Supported:
- LTE - 2/25, 4,5, 12, 13
- 5G - n2, n4, n5, n12, n13, n17
- Uplink Frequency Range: 698-716 / 776 – 787 / 824-849 / 1850-1915 / 1710-1755
- Downlink Frequency Range: 728-746 / 746 – 757 / 869-894 / 1930-1995 / 2110-2155
- Supported Standards: CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Exterior Antenna:
- 2.0 Spring mast antenna, cable length not known. SMA connector.
- 3.0: Outdoor Omni-directional antenna with 15ft cable, 2 extension poles (15.7")
HiBoost Travel 3.0 Truck3.0 Explorer X: Outdoor Omni-directional antenna with foldable antenna mount, spring, 15ft cable, 1 extension pole (15.7")
- Internal Antenna:
- 2.0 Directional Patch antenna - likely the same as the previous model with 10' integrated cable and SMA connector
- 3.0 Panel Antenna with 9.8' cable
- 3.0 ExplorerX: Magnetic patch antenna
- In Motion Usage: Yes
- Power Supply: 12v
- Booster Dimensions:
- 2.0: 8.6 in x 6.5 in x 2 in
- 3.0: 6.5 in x 4.7 in x 1.9 in
- 3.0 ExplorerX: 6.8 in x 4.2in x 2 in
- Warranty: 3 Year
- List Price:
- 2.0 $449.99
- 3.0 $519.99
- 3.0 ExplorerX $589.99
News, Video, and Status
We have a 2.0 review unit, but do not intend to do any extensive testing as it doesn't seem this version offers any increase in performance over the discontinued HiBoost Travel 4G LTE Kit we previously reviewed.
Because we feel the technical specifications are similar enough, we are 'Featuring' this booster based on our review of the first version. It was a solid performer, but only with their RV OTR Antenna.
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Cellular boosters can be quite useful for boosting the signal to a smartphone to get a more solid phone call. But when it comes to enhancing cellular data performance, things get more complicated.
Because of a technology called MIMO (multiple in multiple out) that is essential to LTE and 5G data, often times the internal antennas on a smartphone or hotspot don't benefit from an amplified signal. Boosters also only cover a handful of the frequency bands the carries use for data.
But a booster can play a role in a mobile internet arsenal - as they excel during times when you are really far from a tower, or where upload speeds are important (such as video broadcasting).
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