Which Mobile Proxy Kit to Buy? 4G vs 5G Hardware

Choose your XProxy mobile proxy kit by speed and 5G coverage. Then check which computer runs it.

XProxy mobile proxy kits at a glance

Prices are for the 5-modem kit.

Start smallXH22 Kit4G · up to 150 MbpsSee the shopShop · 3D guide

More speedXM16 Kit4G+ · up to 600 MbpsSee the shopShop · 3D guide

5G on USBXM55 Kit5G · up to 2.5 Gbps · USB hubSee the shopShop · 3D guide

5G on networkXCPE Kit5G · up to 2.5 Gbps · network portSee the shopShop · 3D guide

All-in-oneXLE-5 KitServer and 5 modems in one boxSee the shopShop · 3D guide

Find your kit in 3 questions

Kit picker

1How many proxies do you want to start with?

1 to 56 to 1011 to 2021 to 4041 to 100

2Is there 5G where the box will sit?

YesGood 5G where the box will sitNo4G onlyNot sureI have not checked yet

3What matters most?

Fastest speed per IPEach IP can move more dataMost IPs for the moneyLowest cost for each proxyFewest cablesThe cleanest, simplest setup

Answer the 3 questions to see your kit.

4G vs 5G mobile proxy hardware: what changes

More bands joined together make a wider pipe, so more data flows at once.

4G

Up to 150 Mbps

• Cat 4
• 11 FDD + 5 TDD bands

XH22

4G+ (LTE Advanced)

Up to 600 Mbps

• Cat 12 · 3C / 4C carrier aggregation
• 19 FDD + 5 TDD bands

XM16XLE-5 (LTE+)

5G

Up to 2.5 Gbps

• 5G NR 2CA / 3CA + LTE 7C CA
• 28 5G + 30 LTE bands

XM55XCPEXLE-5 (5G)

Illustration: pipe width and flow speed are not to scale. Speeds are rated maximums.

How fast is each kit?

Rated maximum (spec), not a measured speed

• XH224G
  Down150 Mbps

  Up50 Mbps
• XM164G+
  Down600 Mbps

  Up150 Mbps
• XM55 and XCPE5G
  Down2.5 Gbps

  Up650 Mbps

  Typical real-world: 300 to 1200 Mbps

• XLE-5 (LTE+)4G+
  Down600 Mbps
• XLE-5 (5G)5G
  Down2.5 Gbps

Real speed depends on your carrier and signal.

Mobile proxy kit comparison table

Kit	XH22 Kit	XM16 Kit	XM55 Kit	XCPE Kit	XLE-5 Kit
Network	4G (LTE Cat 4)	4G+ (LTE Advanced, Cat 12)	5G Sub-6, falls back to 4G	5G Sub-6, falls back to 4G	LTE+ (Cat 12) or 5G Sub-6
Connects through	USB 2.0 hub	USB 3.0 hub	USB 3.0 hub	Network switch (no USB)	Straight to your router (one unit). A network switch for more units
Server in the kit	XB26 up to 40 modems, then Mini XS	XB26 up to 20 modems, then Mini XS	XB26 up to 20 modems, then Mini XS	Mini XS and an 8-port switch	Built in. 10 or more: Mini XS and a switch
Set-up time	About 10 minutes	About 15 minutes	About 20 minutes	About 30 minutes	About 25 minutes
Price, 5 modems	See the shop	See the shop	See the shop	See the shop	See the shop

• XH22 Kit

  Network

  4G (LTE Cat 4)

  Connects through

  USB 2.0 hub

  Server in the kit

  XB26 up to 40 modems, then Mini XS

  Set-up time

  About 10 minutes

  Price, 5 modems

  See the shop

• XM16 Kit

  Network

  4G+ (LTE Advanced, Cat 12)

  Connects through

  USB 3.0 hub

  Server in the kit

  XB26 up to 20 modems, then Mini XS

  Set-up time

  About 15 minutes

  Price, 5 modems

  See the shop

• XM55 Kit

  Network

  5G Sub-6, falls back to 4G

  Connects through

  USB 3.0 hub

  Server in the kit

  XB26 up to 20 modems, then Mini XS

  Set-up time

  About 20 minutes

  Price, 5 modems

  See the shop

• XCPE Kit

  Network

  5G Sub-6, falls back to 4G

  Connects through

  Network switch (no USB)

  Server in the kit

  Mini XS and an 8-port switch

  Set-up time

  About 30 minutes

  Price, 5 modems

  See the shop

• XLE-5 Kit

  Network

  LTE+ (Cat 12) or 5G Sub-6

  Connects through

  Straight to your router (one unit). A network switch for more units

  Server in the kit

  Built in. 10 or more: Mini XS and a switch

  Set-up time

  About 25 minutes

  Price, 5 modems

  See the shop

More specs: antennas and SIM size

• XH22 Kit: antennas: none in the box. Micro SIM.
• XM16 Kit: antennas: 2 external per modem. Standard SIM.
• XM55 Kit: antennas: 4 external per modem. Standard SIM.
• XCPE Kit: antennas: 4 external per modem. Standard SIM.
• XLE-5 Kit: antennas: 10 (lte+) or 20 (5g) per unit. Standard SIM.

How to choose a USB modem for proxies

Bands

Match your carrier.

Speed

150 Mbps, 600 Mbps or 2.5 Gbps.

USB hub

USB 2.0 for XH22. USB 3.0 for XM16 and XM55.

Power

A powered hub, 1.2 to 2 A a port.

SIM size

Micro for XH22, Standard for the rest.

Why each check matters

• Bands. XH22 has 11 FDD, 5 TDD and 5 3G bands. XM16 has 19 FDD, 5 TDD and 9 3G. XM55 and XCPE have 28 5G bands and 30 LTE bands.
• USB hub. One USB 2.0 hub shares 480 Mbps between all its ports, so XM16 and XM55 need USB 3.0.
• Power. An XH22 needs 1.2 to 1.5 A at peak. XM16 and XM55 need 1.5 to 2 A.
• Antennas. XM16, XM55 and XCPE come with external antennas.
• Rotation. XH22, XM16, XM55 and XCPE change IMEI and rotate the IP in about 3 seconds.

Using modems you already own? See Bring your own hardware.

Which computer runs it? A server for your mobile proxy farm

XB26 Tiny Server

• Up to 40 XH22 or 20 XM16 or XM55 modems
• 8 GB RAM, 4 USB ports, fanless

XH22 5–40XM16 · XM55 5–20

See the shop

Mini XS Server

• Up to 100 XH22 or XCPE-25, or 50 XM16 or XM55
• 16 GB RAM, takes four 32-port hubs

XH22 100XM16 · XM55 30–100XCPE allXLE-5 10–20

See the shop

Your own mini PC or PC

• Ubuntu 22.04 to 26.04, 4 GB RAM, 25 GB disk
• Many USB modems? Pick an AMD PC

Own hardwareInstall guide

Free software, up to 5 modems

Coming soon: the XProxy XB-20 box, in the shop later.

Before you buy

Coverage

Check 4G or 5G where the box will sit. All countries · United States

SIM cards

XH22: Micro. Others: Standard. Not in the box.

Router and power strip

Not in the box. The router needs a free LAN port.

Hub power

The hub's 12 V adapter goes into the hub only.

Software

Free up to 5 modems. Upgrade for more.

Growing later

Add modems

Buy modems and a hub in the shop. Plug them in.

Server limit

Past an XB26's limit, move to a Mini XS.

Mix modems

The Mini XS works with all XProxy modems. Ask support before mixing near a limit.

More XLE-5

Join units with a network switch.

Questions

What is the best 4G proxy hardware for a first farm?

The XH22 kit. It has the lowest cost to start, and comes with a server, a USB hub and the software already installed. It takes about 10 minutes to set up. Start with 5 modems, which the Free plan covers, and add more later.

What is the difference between 4G and 5G mobile proxy hardware?

Speed. The XH22 (4G) is rated up to 150 Mbps, the XM16 (4G+) up to 600 Mbps, and the XM55 and XCPE (5G) up to 2.5 Gbps, usually 300 to 1200 Mbps in real use. A 5G modem falls back to 4G where there is no 5G, so check your coverage first. The carrier on your SIM decides which IPs you get, not the modem.

How do I choose a USB modem for proxies?

Check five things: the network and bands your carrier uses, the top speed, a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub, the power each port gives, and the SIM size. XProxy modems also change IMEI and rotate the IP in about 3 seconds.

What server do I need for a mobile proxy farm?

The XB26 Tiny Server runs up to 40 XH22 or up to 20 XM16 or XM55 modems. The Mini XS runs up to 100 XH22 or XCPE-25 modems, or up to 50 XM16 or XM55. Kits ship with the right one. XLE-5 units have a server built in.

Can I use my own PC instead of an XProxy server?

Yes. Install Ubuntu 22.04 to 26.04 on a 64-bit PC or mini PC, then install the XProxy software with a few commands. The install guide erases the PC, so use one you do not need.

What next?

See the kits in the shop →Which kit do I have? →

Start here

1. 1What is XProxy?What it is and how it works, in one minute.→
2. 2Rent or build?Renting proxies compared with building your own, and what each costs.→
3. 3How do mobile IPs work?Why websites trust mobile IPs, and how rotation gives you a new one.→
4. 4Which kit should I buy?Pick the kit that fits the number of modems you need.You are here
5. 5How do I start?Five steps from a box of hardware to working proxies.→