A lot of you guys seemed interested about Huawei’s new affordable mobile WiFi devices (the E355 and E5331) so we thought of giving you more idea about it. Let’s start with the Huawei E355.
Not much has changed in the form factor of the E355 as compared to other USB sticks before it. It inherited the rectangular body with rounded edges of its predecessor but it’s a bit longer and chubbier.
If you look closely you’ll notice that the body (excluding the detachable top part) is actually coated with another layer of clear plastic for added durability which explains the why this device is a bit bulkier.
Removing the top part will reveal the SIM card and Micro-SD card slots along with the Reset hole. Device information such as IMEI, Serial number, SSID, Default Passkey and MAC address are written on the device just above the two slots.
In essence, the Huawei E355 is USB stick version of the E586. An HSPA+ speed of up to 21.6Mbps, up to 5.76Mbps HSUPA and accommodates up to wireless devices. With that we strongly suggest to read our review of the Huawei E586 to get a better perspective of the E355. Here’s the screen shot of our speed test using a Globe UnliSurf 999 SIM.
The UI is a bit modified but nothing significant has changed from the previous version.
To clear up some misunderstanding on our previous post, the Huawei E355 doesn’t have a battery and can only be used once plugged in on any power source. This device comes with a USB plug so you can virtually use it anywhere as long as there’s a power outlet.
We’ve also tried plugging the device on a USB car charger and it worked as expected. One thing we haven’t tried which can also work is by plugging the device to mobile charger like the Milli.
The Huawei E355 is certainly a device worth considering. You’d basically get the good features of the E586 minus the screen and battery. For only Php2,599, I think you can live without those two things. Then again, it depends on your needs. You can also get this through Smart which they called Smart WiFi Plug-it for a much higher price of Php3,495 which comes 240 internet hours and 400 SMS to Smart and Sun subscribers.
How come some people even want one? It is Chinese product! I was under the impression, most Filipinos want to ban Chinese products, is it not?
Hi…ummmm…so u say filipinos should ban Chinese products???? So…filipinos won’t buy iphones? ipads? ipods? ALL APPLE PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN CHINA ALSO. Look at the packaging on all Apple products at Apple store. China makes “real” and fake Apple products. Do some research on the internet. ;) Lol…ban Chinese products…u wouldn’t exist without China. I hate them too….but what can we do. They will rule the world. (i hope not)
Uy, I like. Meron na ba nito ang mga telcos?
@punkmeister I didnt know that there’s a device called powerbank. interesting! So I can still use this device to go then?
This is a good device. I’ve got to upgrade to a WIFI-capable phone now. :)
Eto din ba ung model na gamit nung Globe na UAAP 4G Superstick? May kasama din ba un na USB plug?
You can get these at BC Net, Inc located at the Penthouse of Pacific Star Bldg in Makati. Number is 7513590. Items are usually on order basis. Its closed on weekends so call from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
For inquiries, you can also send an email to ****@****.***.
Hello yuga ask k lng if huwaei e355 pwede sim lng bibilhin like sa globe merun sila globe tatoo?? Unlisurf nila. Mag wowork ba un?
Is it better to get the Huawei E355 than buy, for example, a Sun stick? This is new territory for me, I’ve never tried usb dongles but I need one right now asap. Although at face value the Huawei E355 is obviously better than a Sun stick (Sun offers the best connection at the area I’ll be using it and doesn’t have a data cap like Globe – unless I’m mistaken on this part) – does a telco issued stick have any advantage over buying your own openline dongle?
This is great Yuga. The one I bought from Globe (MyFi), its battery is already dead. It seem not to work well, even when plugged in. It seems to be dependent to its battery. The battery is not easy to find. This would be a good replacement.
I’m using that device for more almost 7 months. I am using it via:
usb charger
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car usb charger
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powerbank
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Sir Punkmeister, anong model yang powerbank mo na binili mo sa CDR King?
I wanna buy one for my E355… Yan na lnag kulang ko e.
Though has difference from the previous model. The speed is varied and it is not guaranteed. The advantage is it’s size.
“In essence, the Huawei E355 is USB stick version of the E586. An HSPA+ speed of up to 21.6Mbps, up to 5.76Mbps HSUPA and accommodates up to wireless devices. ”
The number 5 is missing in this sentence as this is how many devices can be connected to internet at same time through this mobile internet modem with router function.
hi yuga, saan po bang store yung P2,599 na price? is it the msrp of this product?
Sana po sabihin na where to buy this.
We’re all hyped up posting replies here pero there’s no info pa din on how to get our hands on this device.
thanks
there are devices which convert battery power (li-ion or AA) to USB. They are used for emergency purposes to say charge a cellphone in a remote place with no mains 220v electricity. Those should work with any usb device including this. But of course its bulkier. It might be a bit cheaper than just buying the E5331
where can we get this for Php2,599.. is the usb adaptor included?
As for now I guess http://hotgadgets.sulit.com.ph/
is the place to buy it. P3.180 though.
akala ko HSPA+ .
Saan ba store ng Huawei
where can we get this?
So i cannot use it outdoor like mifi because i will be needing a power outlet? The reason why we buy this is to have internet connection anywhere . This is only good if you have a car.
The other model, the E5331, is the one with the battery.
or if you’re using laptop, instead of just tablets/smartphones.