MG52 vs MG52E
Specs, US list prices, licensing and support dates side by side, from official Cisco documentation.
Main differences
The MG52E lists for $200 more than the MG52: $2,150 against $1,950 (US list prices).
- Best fit
- MG52: Primary cellular WAN for branch and temporary sites vs MG52E: Signal-sensitive branch or campus installs
- Antennas
- MG52: Integrated vs MG52E: External, 4 × RP-SMA dipole (optional patch)
The same on both: Cellular technology: 5G SA/NSA Sub-6, LTE Cat 20; Ethernet: 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3at PoE+ in; Environment: Indoor or outdoor (IP67).
Both are available to order, with no end-of-sale date announced.
Full comparison
| Attribute |  MG52$1,950 |  MG52E$2,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fitDiffers | Primary cellular WAN for branch and temporary sites | Signal-sensitive branch or campus installs |
| List priceDiffers | $1,950 | $2,150 |
| Cellular technologySame | 5G SA/NSA Sub-6, LTE Cat 20 | 5G SA/NSA Sub-6, LTE Cat 20 |
| AntennasDiffers | Integrated | External, 4 × RP-SMA dipole (optional patch) |
| EthernetSame | 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1 LAN/WAN convertible), 802.3at 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 + eSIM; 802.3at PoE+ or 12 V DC | IP67; 4 external RP-SMA dipoles (patch optional); dual nano-SIM + eSIM; 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.