Mobile 5G hotspot with WiFi 7 and eSIM: Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7 announced

Netgear has unveiled a new mobile 5G hotspot with nano SIM and eSIM support (Image source: Netgear)

Netgear’s newest mobile 5G hotspot supports both nano SIM and eSIM, the latter of which can be purchased easily via an eSIM marketplace. Meanwhile, WiFi 7 is intended to provide high wireless speeds, while the price is far lower than that of the older M6 Pro.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 11/17/2025 🇩🇪

Gadget 5G Launch

The brand-new Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7 is designed to be both versatile and powerful. The US company combines a 5G modem with a WiFi 7 chipset with speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps. The mobile hotspot can connect to as many as 32 devices at the same time.

According to Netgear, the Nighthawk 5G M7 supports 5G networks in more than 140 countries and can be used with a nano SIM or eSIM. The accompanying smartphone app is available for Apple iPhone and Android phones and features an eSIM marketplace that is intended to make it easy to choose the right plan for an upcoming trip. The app also shows remaining data and the battery level of the mobile 5G hotspot.

According to Netgear, the Nighthawk 5G M7 has a battery life of up to ten hours, and its 3,850mAh battery can be recharged via USB-C. Compared to the more expensive M7 Pro, the M7 has a much smaller 2.4-inch display that shows connection status, data usage and battery level. With dimensions of about 5.7 x 3.3 x 0.67 inches and a weight of roughly 8.5 oz, the 5G hotspot is slightly larger than a typical smartphone. If needed, two Ethernet ports can be added via an adapter that’s sold separately.

Price and availability

The Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7 (MH7150) is expected to launch in January 2026 for $499. This makes the new model cheaper than the older Nighthawk M7 Pro, which currently costs around $699 on Amazon.

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Netgear (press release | product page)

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19223 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 5735 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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