Xiaomi Mini WiFi Router: Review and Reviews

This article could have been called: “the cheapest router with IEEE 802.11ac (wi-fi 5GHz) and USB port support”, or something like that. And this article is about Xiaomi mini wi-fi router. I specifically bought it to test it and tell you what kind of router it is and whether it’s worth buying. If you are looking for a modern, and inexpensive, I would even say cheap router, then be sure to read this article. I think you will find it useful. And if you already have this router, then in the comments below, you can leave your review about Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi router. Your review will be useful to everyone who is just choosing a router. And as an option, is considering a router from Xiaomi.

Many people are immediately stopped by the fact that it is like a Chinese router. Yes, but now all routers are assembled in China. Well, yes, Xiaomi is a Chinese company. But you gotta admit, it’s a good company. How many interesting, high-quality and inexpensive gadgets they produce. You can see their products on the Internet. In addition, if in this perspective specifically consider Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi router, then even starting from the packaging and the very body of the router, it looks better and nicer than many other routers from popular manufacturers, which cost several times more expensive. And this is a fact that many people will agree with.

The only disadvantage of the fact that this is a Chinese router is that its control panel will be in Chinese. And because of this, there may be some difficulties in the process of customization. But we will come back to this.

Price and functionality

I can’t say a hundred percent, but Xiaomi mini wi-fi is the cheapest dual-band router with a USB port, which can be bought in a regular store, or ordered in a normal online store. That is, we do not consider buying a nameless router in some Chinese online store, which will go for a month, and it is unclear what we will get in the end. There at Tenda, there is some model that can compete. But, Tenda is also China, and it’s a little bit more expensive.

This router right now costs about 27 dollars. And it’s certainly worth the money. Personally, I think that if you need a router with support for wi-fi 5GHz and USB-port, and you want to save money, then Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi is a great option. Well, and if you are not frightened by the settings in Chinese. But there is a solution there too.

The main problem is the Chinese language settings

This point probably scares away many people. Yes, the settings are really in Chinese. But you can customize your router in Chinese. For example, according to the instructions that I have already prepared for you: setting up the router Xiaomi mini wi-fi.

Again, you can configure Xiaomi mini wi-fi router from a mobile device, through the application. It is in English. I also wrote about it in the article at the link above.

And then there is the option of flashing the router with third-party firmware, such as Padavan, PandoraBox. Or original English firmware. I will try to write about it soon.

Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router Mini review

The very body of Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi is a separate topic. The router is certainly unusual, these antennas that fold out, and the shape itself looks very interesting and stylish. Almost the whole router is made of white matte plastic. And only on the sides, near the antennas, there are metal inserts.

On the front panel you can see only a small indicator of the router and the company logo.

All the ports are located on the back panel. There we have one WAN port, two LAN, and one USB. There are indicators near WAN and LAN. And a power socket. There are no buttons at all, only a Reset button recessed in the case to reset the Xiaomi mini wi-fi.

Here’s how the antennas are folded.

There are two rubber feet on the bottom side, and holes for cooling. The case is very compact there, and is fully enclosed on the sides and top.

The only disadvantage of the case is that there is no possibility to hang the router on the wall.

Separately, I would like to emphasize the power supply. It looks qualitative. In the kit I had an adapter for our sockets. I just don’t understand why the power adapter is black in color. It would be better if it was also white. And a little disappointed by the lack of a power cable in the kit. They could have put.

Reviews of Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi router

Reviews about Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router Mini on the Internet is full. You can read on different sites, forums and online stores. Basically, all owners only praise this router. They write that it is much better than more expensive models from popular manufacturers. Good wi-fi signal, and there are no special problems with speed on wi-fi.

Personally, I like Xiaomi mini very much. Especially if you take into account its price. Well, yes, in Chinese settings. But we once configured the router and forgot. And if you really want to, you can flash it with third-party firmware.

This is really the cheapest dual-band router with a USB port and in a high-quality, stylish and beautiful case. The closest competitors from popular manufacturers are TP-LINK Archer C20i, Archer C20, Asus RT-AC51U. But they, of course, will be more expensive by 30-40 percent. Even the more powerful Xiaomi Wi-Fi MiRouter 3 White will be cheaper. Here already look for yourself, but Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router Mini is a great option for a dual-band home router. I didn’t find anything wrong with this router.

If you are already using this router, then be sure to leave your review about Xiaomi mini Wi-Fi router. I will be grateful. All the best!