The MikroTik CCR2004 series is powerful, affordable, and widely misunderstood.  

In this breakdown, we explain the real architecture, performance limits, and correct use cases for every CCR2004 model — including the PCIe version and passive-cooled variants — so you can choose the right router without guesswork.

MikroTik refreshed its most popular wired router without changing the price. This post compares the classic hEX (RB750Gr3) with the new hEX Refresh (E50UG), focusing on hardware changes, real performance gains, and which one actually makes sense to deploy today.