Z4 vs Z4C
Specs, US list prices, licensing and support dates side by side, from official Cisco documentation.
Main differences
The Z4C lists for $545 more than the Z4: $1,295 against $750 (US list prices).
- Advanced security throughput
- Z4: 500 Mbps vs Z4C: 300 Mbps
- Integrated cellular
- Z4: None vs Z4C: Integrated CAT 12 LTE
The same on both: Best fit: Teleworker gateway; Recommended for: Up to 15 devices; Firewall throughput: 500 Mbps; Site-to-site VPN throughput: 250 Mbps.
Both are available to order, with no end-of-sale date announced.
Full comparison
| Attribute |  Z4$750 |  Z4C$1,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Best fitSame | Teleworker gateway | Teleworker gateway |
| List priceDiffers | $750 | $1,295 |
| Recommended forSame | Up to 15 devices | Up to 15 devices |
| Firewall throughputSame | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
| Site-to-site VPN throughputSame | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
| Advanced security throughputDiffers | 500 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| WANSame | 1 × 1 GbE RJ45 | 1 × 1 GbE RJ45 |
| LANSame | 4 × 1 GbE RJ45 (1 PoE+ 802.3at) | 4 × 1 GbE RJ45 (1 PoE+ 802.3at) |
| Integrated Wi-FiSame | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band 2×2 MU-MIMO | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band 2×2 MU-MIMO |
| Integrated cellularDiffers | None | Integrated CAT 12 LTE |
| HardwareDiffers | Desktop or wall mount; dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 6; external 50 W AC adapter (MA-PWR-50WAC) | Desktop or wall mount; CAT 12 LTE, 2 external LTE antennas; external 50 W AC adapter |
| LicensingDiffers | Co-term Z-Enterprise or Secure Teleworker; subscription LIC-Z-E or LIC-Z-A | Subscription LIC-Z-E or LIC-Z-A |
| AvailabilitySame | Available | Available |
| All portsSame | 1 × 1G RJ45 (Internet 1) · 4 × 1G RJ45 (LAN 2–5) | 1 × 1G RJ45 (Internet 1) · 4 × 1G RJ45 (LAN 2–5) |
† 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.