The Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro is the flagship 5G mobile hotspot first released for AT&T in September 2024. The next hotspot in the series, the M7, is set to release in January 2026.
The M7 Pro was the first mobile hotspot to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 cellular chipset, which includes advanced features such as 5x carrier aggregation and other performance and efficiency improvements. The M7 utilizes the X72 modem. Both models support Wi-Fi 7.
Product Variations
Currently, the M7 series has two hotspots, but as with previous generations, like the M6 series, we expect more models to come out in the future.
- M7 Pro (MR7400-1A1NAS) - AT&T flagship with Wi-Fi 7 and an X75 modem.
- M7 (MH7150) - Unlocked, Global eSIM with Wi-Fi 7 and an X72 modem.
There are also international variants for regions outside of North America; however, these models do not support several important North American cellular bands and should be avoided for North American users:
- M7 Ultra (MR7500) - M7 Pro variant for Testra in Australia.
- M7 Pro (MR7450) - M7 Pro variant for the European market.
For the detailed specifications of the North American models, explore the tabs below.
M7 Pro - AT&T
As the name implies, the Nighthawk M7 Pro is AT&T's premium flagship hotspot. It supports AT&T's 5G+ network with the X75 modem, except for millimeter-wave support, which has been dropped compared to the previous M6 Pro model. Additionally, it has Wi-Fi 7, a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, and 2x TS-9 antenna ports.
Specifications
- Model: MR7400-1A1NAS
- # of Connected Devices: 64
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: http://192.168.1.1
- Password: None - user created on initial setup.
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X75
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n2, n5, n12, n14, n28, n29, n30, n48, n66, n77, n78
- 5G mmWave: None
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 28, 29, 30, 40, 46, 48, 66
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 6 Gbps
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 5x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined.
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Category 20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.0 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- Cellular Antenna Ports: 2x TS-9
- Other Ports: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: 10 hours use, 10.4 days standby
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Yes
- Battery Part #: W-20b
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
- Dimensions: 4.14 x 4.14 x 0.85 inches
- SIM Card Type: Nano
- Retail Price: $449.99
M7 eSIM Unlocked
The M7 is a departure from Netgear's previous hotspot designs. Intended to be an eSIM and mobile-app first hotspot, the M7 offers eSIM data plans directly from Netgear, but can also utilize third-party eSIM plans or traditional physical SIM plans. Unlike the M7 Pro and previous M6 lineup, it does not have cellular antenna ports, a removable battery, or a dedicated Ethernet port - although Ethernet is available with a USB-C adapter.
Specifications
- Model: MH7150
- # of Connected Devices: 32
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Address: 192.168.10.1 or mywebui.local
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X72
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Global
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78
- 5G mmWave: None
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 4 Gbps
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 3x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined.
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Category 20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.0 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB-C (charging, tethering)
- Wi-Fi Standard: Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) - 6 GHz band not supported
- Battery: Not removable
- Claimed Battery Life: 10 hours use
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: No
- Battery Part #: Not Specified
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
- Dimensions: 4.14 x 4.14 x 0.85 inches
- SIM Card Type: 1x Nano, eSIM
- Retail Price: $499.99
News, Videos, and Status
Netgear has provided us with an M7 Pro for evaluation. Our MIA members can follow along in our forums and have access to our full review below.
- Testing Thread: Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro
Netgear has promised to provide an M7 for evaluation in January 2026.
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