MG41 vs MG52
Specs, US list prices, licensing and support dates side by side, from official Cisco documentation.
Main differences
The MG52 lists for $418 more than the MG41: $1,950 against $1,532 (US list prices).
- Best fit
- MG41: Integrated-antenna cellular gateway vs MG52: Primary cellular WAN for branch and temporary sites
- Cellular technology
- MG41: LTE Cat 18 (LTE-A Pro) vs MG52: 5G SA/NSA Sub-6, LTE Cat 20
- Ethernet
- MG41: 2 × 1 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3af PoE in vs MG52: 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3at PoE+ in
The same on both: Antennas: Integrated; Environment: Indoor or outdoor (IP67).
Both are available to order, with no end-of-sale date announced.
Full comparison
| Attribute |  MG41$1,532 |  MG52$1,950 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fitDiffers | Integrated-antenna cellular gateway | Primary cellular WAN for branch and temporary sites |
| List priceDiffers | $1,532 | $1,950 |
| Cellular technologyDiffers | LTE Cat 18 (LTE-A Pro) | 5G SA/NSA Sub-6, LTE Cat 20 |
| AntennasSame | Integrated | Integrated |
| EthernetDiffers | 2 × 1 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3af PoE in | 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3at PoE+ in |
| EnvironmentSame | Indoor or outdoor (IP67) | Indoor or outdoor (IP67) |
| HardwareDiffers | IP67; internal antennas; dual nano-SIM; mounting plate; 802.3af PoE or 12 V DC | IP67; internal antennas; dual nano-SIM + eSIM; 802.3at PoE+ or 12 V DC |
| LicensingSame | Co-term Enterprise; subscription LIC-MG-E | Co-term Enterprise; subscription LIC-MG-E |
| AvailabilitySame | Available | Available |
† US list price recorded from Cisco’s Meraki catalog on Jul 14, 2026. Cisco has since retired that catalog and publishes no newer public list prices, so recorded prices can’t be re-checked. Licenses are priced separately.