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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$220
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 2882 Mbps
  • LAN port speeds: 2.5 Gbps
  • Wireless coverage: ?

Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 review. Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among routers and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

8.1

Wireless

20.0%

5.7

Ports

18.0%

10

Networking

14.0%

9.5

Security

12.0%

7.7

Hardware

10.0%

6.3

Management

Very good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    33.0%

    5.7

    Wi-Fi speed

    28.0%

    9.0

    CPU clock speed

    22.0%

    10

    RAM capacity

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum connected devices

  • 6.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    40.0%

    9.0

    Weight

    30.0%

    5.7

    Wi-Fi speed

    20.0%

    4.0

    Cellular modem type

    10.0%

    1.0

    SIM slot

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £180

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 is a high-performance tri-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system powered by a Qualcomm IPQ 5018 processor and 512MB of RAM, delivering a combined theoretical bandwidth of 11,700Mbps, with individual 5.8GHz band speeds reaching up to 2,882Mbps. Key characteristics include eight internal antennas, support for over 250 concurrent devices, NFC one-touch pairing for quick mobile connection, and advanced security features like DoS protection and SPI intrusion prevention. Its main pros are the dedicated tri-band backhaul for seamless mesh stability, wide coverage for complex home layouts, and a dedicated 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port for high-speed wired networking. However, notable cons include its relatively large physical footprint compared to other mesh units and the lack of advanced features like beamforming or a physical WPS button.

Technical Specifications of router Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

?

Wireless

20.0%

?

Ports

18.0%

?

Networking

14.0%

?

Security

12.0%

?

Hardware

10.0%

?

Management

7.9
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a technical score of 7.91 points, which is higher than that of 88.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 71.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

8.4
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 86% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Xiaomi
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 25% of routers and equal to 67.9% of routers.
tri-band with two 5 GHz radios
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >2700 Mbps

2,882 Mbps
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 delivers 2882 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 70.3% of routers.
Channel widths supported
What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

160 MHz
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports 160 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 95% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

WPA3
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 63.4% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
DoS protection
What it is: Provides defenses intended to reduce the impact of denial-of-service traffic against the router or network.
When it matters: When exposed services or remote access make resilience against traffic floods more important.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes DoS protection. 11% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
What it is: Uses stateful packet inspection to track sessions and block suspicious unsolicited traffic more accurately.
When it matters: When the router needs a stronger first line of filtering on an internet-facing connection.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 3.6% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
What it is: Lets the router allow or block devices based on their MAC addresses.
When it matters: When you want an extra device-level access rule beyond passwords and network names.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports MAC address filtering. 1% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
What it is: Allows the router to block or allow access based on website addresses or domain rules.
When it matters: When you need to restrict specific sites for children, guests, or work-policy reasons.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports URL filtering. 1.8% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
What it is: Support for the newer IPv6 internet addressing standard alongside the older IPv4 system.
When it matters: When your internet provider or network already uses IPv6, or you want the router to stay compatible as IPv6 use becomes more common.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports IPv6. 10.9% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports dynamic routing. 46.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports inter-VLAN routing. 78% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports VLAN tagging. 37.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes QoS controls. 2.7% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 4 ports

3
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.9% of routers and the same as 14.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 Gbps

2.5 Gbps
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers 2.5 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 87.7% of routers and on par with 7.9% of routers.
Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
What it is: Shows how many separate WAN uplink ports the router provides for internet connections.
When it matters: When you use dual internet lines, backup WAN, or load balancing between multiple external links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 WAN port

1
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 USB port

0
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 61.1% of routers and the same as 38.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
What it is: Power over Ethernet support, meaning the router can receive power, deliver it, or be part of a PoE-based installation.
When it matters: When you want cleaner installation with fewer separate power cables, especially in ceilings, walls, racks, or remote locations.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI, App
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI, App
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports Web UI, App firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 73.5% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not include traffic monitoring. 82.8% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
What it is: Lets the router create a separate wireless network for visitors or less-trusted devices.
When it matters: When guests need internet access without reaching private devices on the main network.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

Importance: MEDIUM

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CPU clock speed
What it is: Shows the operating frequency of the router processor, often listed per core.
When it matters: When routing, encryption, QoS, and many active clients can put heavier load on the CPU.

Importance: HIGH

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RAM capacity
What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=512 MB

512 MB
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 65.8% of routers and the same as 22.6% of routers.
Internal storage
What it is: The built-in storage available for logs, apps, shared files, or other local router functions.
When it matters: When the router runs extra services and needs space for logs, packages, or shared content.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8 GB

0.5 GB
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 0.5 GB of internal storage, which is more than 83.3% of routers and the same as 5.6% of routers.
512 MB flash storage.
Hardware acceleration
What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

Importance: HIGH

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N. of external antennas
What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 3 antennas

0
Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.7% of routers and the same as 40.3% of routers.
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Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 vs the average router

  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 37.3% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Supports mesh networking so multiple nodes can work together as one Wi-Fi system.
    When it matters: When one router alone cannot cover every floor or room reliably.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 37.3% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.5% of routers offer automatic failover.
    What it is: Can switch to a backup internet connection automatically if the primary line fails.
    When it matters: When uptime matters and the network cannot stop every time the main WAN drops.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.5% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Faster LAN ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
    What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
    When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 1 Gbps

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.2% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
    What it is: Uses a separate wireless link or radio for communication between mesh nodes instead of sharing client bandwidth.
    When it matters: When mesh nodes move a lot of traffic and you want less speed loss from node-to-node links.

    Importance: LOW

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.2% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • Supports OFDMA
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
    What it is: Supports OFDMA, which divides Wi-Fi channels more efficiently among multiple active clients.
    When it matters: When many small, busy devices share the network and contention needs to stay lower.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 6 more spatial streams
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more spatial streams than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.
    What it is: Shows how many parallel Wi-Fi spatial streams the router can use for wireless data transmission.
    When it matters: When modern clients need higher throughput from wider multi-stream Wi-Fi connections.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4 spatial streams

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more spatial streams than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.8 vs 2
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
    When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

    Importance: HIGH

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • 4x GB more RAM
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 128 MB). The average router has 128 MB of RAM.
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
    When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=512 MB

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 128 MB). The average router has 128 MB of RAM.512 MB vs 128 MB
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 37.3% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.2% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • Supports OFDMA
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • 6 more spatial streams
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more spatial streams than the average router (8 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.
  • 98.8% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2,882 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 536 more connected devices
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports more connected devices than the average router (600 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
  • Supports TWT
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.8% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.5% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 22.2% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a higher LAN port speed than the average router (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 15% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • 4x GB more RAM
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 128 MB). The average router has 128 MB of RAM.
  • Suitable for gaming
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.2% of routers are designed for gaming.

Total
Overall
Wireless
Security
Networking
Ports
Hardware
  • Narrower channel widths
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a lower supported channel width than the average router (160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
  • No beamforming
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 59.6% of routers support beamforming.
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
  • No traffic monitoring
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 82.6% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
  • Narrower channel widths
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a lower supported channel width than the average router (160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
    When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has a lower supported channel width than the average router (160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
    When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4 ports

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.3 vs 4
  • Less capable NAS services
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    What it is: Lists the onboard file-sharing services the router can provide, such as SMB, FTP, or media sharing.
    When it matters: When the router is expected to handle light file serving without separate NAS hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No traffic monitoring
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 82.6% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
    What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
    When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not offer traffic monitoring, while the average router does. 82.6% of routers offer traffic monitoring.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
    When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 USB port

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.0 vs 1
  • No beamforming
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 59.6% of routers support beamforming.
    What it is: Uses signal-shaping techniques to direct wireless energy more effectively toward connected clients.
    When it matters: When coverage at the edge of the home needs to stay more stable for active devices.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 59.6% of routers support beamforming.
  • 5.84x less popular
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 is less popular than the average router (1.00 vs 5.837).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 is less popular than the average router (1.00 vs 5.837).1 vs 5.84
  • Limited firmware updates
    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
    When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

    Importance: HIGH

    Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.Web UI, App vs Web UI, App, Automatic
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What customers like about Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700?

  • High-speed tri-band performance with theoretical speeds up to 2882 Mb/s on the 5.8 GHz band.
  • Comprehensive security features including DoS protection, SPI intrusion protection, and IPsec/L2TP passthrough.
  • Ease of setup and management using the dedicated Xiaomi Home/Mi Home smartphone app.
  • Includes an NFC antenna for quick 'one-touch' device connection.
  • Effective mesh coverage for large homes, capable of eliminating dead spots and maintaining a single SSID.
  • Features advanced networking capabilities like QoS, MU-MIMO, and beamforming for stable multi-device connectivity.

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Home WiFi Mesh Router AX11700?

  • Software experience can feel 'bare' or limited compared to advanced platforms like RouterOS.
  • Reported issues with mesh stability if the primary internet connection goes down.
  • Relatively large physical volume compared to some compact mesh competitors like Google Wifi.
  • Lack of advanced customization or custom ROM support due to locked firmware.
  • Limited number of physical LAN ports (typically 3) for wired device expansion.

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