LTE Cat-M1 vs LTE Cat-NB1: Key Differences Explained

This article compares LTE Cat-M1 and LTE Cat-NB1, highlighting the key distinctions between these two cellular technologies.

LTE Cat-M1 vs LTE Cat-NB1: A Comparison

Here’s a table outlining the specifications of LTE Cat-M1 and LTE Cat-NB1:

SpecificationsLTE Cat-M1LTE Cat-NB1
Standard3GPP Release-133GPP Release-13
Peak Data rateDL/UL : 1 MbpsDL: About 20 Kbps
UL: About 60 Kbps
Bandwidth1.4 MHz200 KHz
Number of Receiver antennaSingle RxSingle Rx
Duplex modeSupports half duplex, FDD/TDDHalf duplex, FDD only
Transmit power20/23 dBm20/23 dBm
Latency10 ms to 15 ms1.6S to 10s
Receiver chains1 (SISO)1 (SISO)