Compare WilsonPro's Pro 1100 vs. Pro 70 Plus by Wilson Electronics

Differences in WilsonPro's Pro 1100 (460147 & 461147) vs. Pro 70 Plus (463127 & 463227)

Wilson Electronics is the creator of WilsonPro, the brand's commercial solution for cellular amplifying systems. This range of products includes something for every setup, from home offices and small business setups to large public and commercial buildings with areas as large as 100,000 square feet and more.

In 2015, Wilson Electronics introduced the WilsonPro 70 Plus and since that time it has remained the company's leading solution for in-building commercial cellular signal boosting problems. In May of 2019, the company debuted the WilsonPro 1100 - a similar product that boasted a greater number of features and a noticeable boost in power compared to its predecessor, yet at a similar price point.

In the past, we compared WilsonPro 70 series and compared specs. betw. Pro 70, 70 Plus, 70 Plus Select. Today, let us compare the WilsonPro 1100 to the WilsonPro 70 Plus to assist those people who are considering purchasing one of these two excellent signal boosting products.

Similarities between the WilsonPro 1100 and WilsonPro 70 Plus.

There're some major similarities between the WilsonPro 1100 and the WilsonPro 70 Plus, including the following:

• The list of cell signal frequencies supported by the devices, including:
• Bands 2 and 25 PCS (1900 MHz).
• Band 4 AWS (2100/1700 MHz).
• Band 5 CLR (850 MHz).
• Bands 12, 13, and 17 (700 MHz).
• Maximum power gains of 70 dB.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
• Metal housed amplifier design.
• Choice of either 50 or 75-ohm impedance kits.
• Choice of either 75 ohm F Connector or 50 ohm N Connector kits.
• Choice of either 75-ohm RJ11 coaxial or 50-ohm 400-type coaxial cable kits.
• Full three-year manufacturer's warranty.
• Both require professional RF signal boosting system design and installation. See how to design RF signal enhancing system.
• Pre-approval from carriers and full FCC certifications, allowing operation without the need for a license.

In general, the WilsonPro 1100 and the WilsonPro 70 Plus are both excellent amplifiers that operate on all major frequencies; frequencies that will continue to underpin cell signal services in the years to come. Both products function at the highest possible gain levels currently allowed by the FCC. Both are available for use with the most commonly used cable types, connector types, and impedance types utilized by commercial-grade cell signal installation professionals.

The Differences between the WilsonPro 1100 and WilsonPro 70 Plus.

Weight and Dimensions.

The dimensions of the WilsonPro 1100 are as follows:

• Width: 9 inches.
• Height: 10 inches.
• Depth: 2 inches.
• Weight: 6.3 lbs.

The dimensions of the WilsonPro 70 Plus are as follows:

• Width: 6 inches.
• Height: 8.75 inches.
• Depth: 1.5 inches.
• Weight: 2.8 lbs.

In summary, the dimensions of the WilsonPro 1100 make it 14 percent taller and 50 percent wider than the 70 Plus, and it is twice as heavy. This increased weight and size dimensions also mean increased performance. However, the trade-off is that you will need a larger area on your wall to mount the unit.

Controls and Display.

The WilsonPro 1100 features a graphical full-color touch LCD screen. Conversely, WilsonPro 70 Plus features a monochrome LCD screen with a button to select the desired band.

As for information displayed, the WilsonPro 70 Plus includes an easy to read downlink and uplink bar graph. It also displays each frequency band's gain levels. The WilsonPro 1100 can display a relatively large amount of information on its full colored touchscreen. This info includes all five signal bands' status at any given time. By selecting any one of the bands, you will be able to view detailed information on the downlink and uplink signals. This allows you to easily troubleshoot error messages as they occur. If necessary, installers have the option to disable certain bands if required.

Power Output Maximum Levels.

Measured in decibel milliwatts (dBm), power output refers to the maximum level of signal strength used by signal amplifier to facilitate communication transmissions wirelessly (over the air). Uplink power refers to the amount of power that is available, measured for each phone, for communications to occur between the cellular tower and the amplifier by way of the outdoor antenna of the amplifier. Downlink power refers to the amount of power that is available, measured for each phone, for communications to occur between the individual phone and the amplifier by way of the indoor antenna of the amplifier.

It is in both downlink and uplink power that the WilsonPro 1100 shows a clear advantage over the WilsonPro 70 Plus. Based on various frequencies, the WilsonPro 1100 offers between 24 and 25 dBm uplink power and between 15.1 and 15.3 dBm downlink power. On contrary, the WilsonPro 70 Plus offers between 20.4 and 21.42 dBm uplink power and between 9.4 and 11.57 dBm downlink power.

The result of these differences is that the WilsonPro 1100 will provide better performance in areas of weak outdoor signal strength, due to its ability to better facilitate communication with distant cellular towers. In addition, the WilsonPro 1100 will provide larger areas of coverage within outdoor setup areas, while also providing stronger coverage levels indoors.

XDR Technology.

Another important difference between the WilsonPro 1100 and the WilsonPro 70 Plus is that the 70 Plus does not provide any overload protection, while the 1100 includes XDR technology overload protection.

Due to their very nature, most cellular signal amplifiers operate in commercial settings. This is where the outdoor cell signal is relatively strong but is nevertheless unable to sufficiently penetrate the exterior walls of the commercial building. The reason is that these buildings are usually made from glass or concrete. In the case of the WilsonPro 70 Plus, when an excessively strong outdoor signal is identified (which is quite rare), the cell amplifier becomes overloaded and automatically causes the shutdown of all overloaded frequencies.

When this rare, isolated event occurs, an installation professional will need to attend and use an attenuator to decrease the total amount of signal being received across all available bands; even when the situation has occurred due to only one specific band registering too strong a signal.

To combat this problem, the WilsonPro 1100 includes inbuilt patented XDR technology (eXtended Dynamic Range) to prevent the amplifier from automatically shutting down due to an overload of signal strength. When the 1100 amplifier detects an excessively strong incoming cellular signal, the XDR technology causes an automatic reduction in the gain of the amplifier, thereby maintaining the highest signal coverage possible throughout the coverage area.

Coverage in Indoor Open Spaces.

The WilsonPro 70 Plus, when configured with one antenna, allows for indoor open space coverage of up to 20,000 square feet. The WilsonPro 1100, when configured with one antenna, allows for indoor open space coverage of up to (approx.) 30,000 square feet based on good outside signal. The significant additional coverage areas afforded by the WilsonPro 1100 are due to its XDR technology protection against overloads and its substantially higher levels of power output. With up to 30,000 square feet approx. of indoor open space coverage, it is predicted that the WilsonPro 1100 will maintain its position as Wilson Electronics' must-have cell signal amplifier for public buildings and commercial spaces of all shapes and sizes.

Choosing between the WilsonPro 1100 and WilsonPro 70 Plus.

Do you need assistance choosing between the WilsonPro 1100 and the WilsonPro 70 Plus? Our expert team at SignalBooster.com will be happy to answer any questions you may have about choosing the right cell signal amplifier to suit your unique circumstances. No matter the size or shape of your public space or commercial premises, we have the right cellular signal boosting system to suit your needs.