Review: Linkzone 5G UW by TCL (Mobile Hotspot)

The TCL Linkzone 5G UW is a 5G flagship-level mobile hotspot designed for the Verizon network.

This hotspot was released in November 2022 and uses the Qualcomm X62 cellular modem. This hotspot also offers an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 6, but does not include antenna ports.

Specifications

Model Number: TCL-MW513U
# of Connected Devices: 32
Control Panel Address and Default Password:
- Address: http://my.mobilehotspot
- Password: On the home screen
USB Tethering Support: Yes
Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X62
Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon
- 5G Sub-6GHz: n2, n5, n46, n48, n66, n77, n78
- 5G mmWave: n260, n261, n257
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66
5G Cellular Perfromance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 19 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.0 Gpbs Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 7-band
MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
Cellular Antenna Ports: None
Other Ports: USB Type C, RJ45 Ethernet
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax)
Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: Up to 8 hrs, and a standby time of 18 days
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Yes
- Battery Part #: Not Specified
- Battery Purchase: Not Specified
Dimensions: 5.94 x 2.83 x 0.71 inches
SIM Card Type: Nano
Retail Price: $299.99

News, Videos, & Status

We purchased a TCL Linkzone 5G UW from Verizon to put into testing against the other Verizon hotspots then available in late 2022. Testing is completed.

Our MIA members can see our testing in the forums, and can find our summary in the member section below.

Testing Forum: TCL Linkzone 5G UW - TCL-MW513U (Mobile Hotspot)(Complete)

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