Compare Sierra Wireless SL5012 Vs Sierra Wireless AR8550
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| Model | SL5012 | AR8550 |
| Price | $ | $ |
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| Manufacturer | Sierra Wireless | Sierra Wireless |
| Form Factor | LGA | LGA |
| Dimensions | 25 x 30 x 2.35 mm | 40 x 40 x 4.12 mm |
| Surface Area | 750 sq. mm | 1600 sq. mm |
| Volume | 1762.5 cubic mm | 6592 cubic mm |
| Technologies | 1xRTT, EVDO Rev A | GSM, GPRS, UMTS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+ |
| Max. Upload Speed | 1.8 Mbps | 5.76 Mbps |
| Max. Download Speed | 3.1 Mbps | 14.4 Mbps |
| GSM Bands | N/A | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| WCDMA Bands | N/A | B2 (1900 PCS), B4 (AWS-1700), B5 (850) |
| LTE Bands | N/A | N/A |
| EVDO Bands | 800/1900 MHz | N/A |
| 1xRTT Bands | 800/1900 MHz | N/A |
| Interfaces | ADC, GPIO, I2C, SDIO, SPI, UART, USB | GPIO, SDIO, SPI, UART, USB |
| GPS Support | Yes | Yes |
| GNSS Support | No | No |
| Voice Support | PCM, Analog | PCM, Analog |
| Automotive Support | No | Yes |
| Temperature | -40 C to 85 C | -40 C to 85 C |
| Carrier Approvals | Sprint, Verizon Wireless | Not Available |
| Certifications | CDG, FCC | CE, FCC, GCF, IC, PTCRB |