After testing this portable hotspot across Southeast Asia, I’ve got mixed feelings. The 150Mbps speed is legit when it works—streaming in Bali cafes was smooth, and sharing with 5 colleagues during a work trip didn’t throttle. But oh boy, the 2100mAh battery barely lasts 6 hours (not 10 as claimed), so pack a power bank.

The SIM slot is finicky—my Malaysian SIM needed jiggling to connect, and the microscopic manual font (seriously, why?!) made setup frustrating. Default login ‘admin/admin’ worked, but finding the settings page felt like solving a puzzle.

Pro tip: Avoid buying from shady sellers marking up prices. Mine arrived with a sticky power button (fixed with alcohol wipes). While it’s lightweight and survived my backpack chaos, the ‘Asia/Africa/Middle East’ band support is accurate—just double-check carrier compatibility first.

Verdict: Handy when functional, but prepare for quirks. 3.5/5 stars.