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Xiaomi Mi Router 4C review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:300 MbpsLAN port speeds:100 MbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Xiaomi Mi Router 4C Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Mi Router 4C
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

5.6

Technical score

25%

8.2

Reviews score

25%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

5.6

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 86% of routers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

4.3

Wireless

20%

4.0

Ports

18%

6.6

Networking

14%

8.0

Security

12%

5.8

Hardware

10%

7.1

Management

â–¼Worse than 97%
8.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Mi Router 4C

Based on 0 · 9

Great value, good antennas and handy device controls win fans, though the limited Ethernet ports and wireless bands disappoint.
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What owners say about the Xiaomi Mi Router 4C

Based on 144 owners sharing their experience in online comments

12%positive6%mixed82%negative

Owners most often report weak coverage, dropped connections, and setup or firmware trouble, with some finding useful repeater functionality.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say Wi-Fi and internet drop, sometimes every few minutes or after hours, and the router often needs a reboot to recover.25
  • Owners say signal weakens sharply through walls, with coverage often limited to about two rooms, and speed dropping within a few meters.21
  • Owners report slow speeds, high lag and streaming stutter, especially with more than four devices, and speeds falling below their plan.17
  • Owners say the light stays orange, yellow or red instead of turning blue, sometimes after a failed firmware update, leaving the router unusable.17
  • Owners say a reset brings back the old saved settings or does nothing, so the router must be set up again before it connects.11
  • Owners say the router's app shows the router offline, cannot find it, or crashes, and the global app version sometimes fails to connect.11
  • Owners say a firmware update switched the global version to Chinese, caused faults or hid the network, and owners asked how to roll back safely.11
  • Owners say repeater mode creates a new network name instead of extending the existing one, gives very low speeds, and its IP address keeps changing.11
  • Owners say setup stalls with some providers, showing a try-later message or not creating the new network, and WAN cable connections sometimes give no internet.9
  • Owners say the settings are limited: speed limits and access control can't be set in the app, and devices can't be renamed or blocked.7

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of router Xiaomi Mi Router 4C

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

4.3

Wireless

20%

4.0

Ports

18%

6.6

Networking

14%

8.0

Security

12%

5.8

Hardware

10%

7.1

Management

5.6
Reviews score
8.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Xiaomi
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This router uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 32.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are less versatile than 76% of routers and equal to 21.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 75.8% of routers and equal to 16.7% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 63.7% of routers and the same as 31.2% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
This router supports WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 80.3% of routers and equal to 8% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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What reviewers say
IPv6 support
no
This router does not support IPv6. 91.4% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 46.2% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 24.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 66.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 LAN ports, which is fewer than 84.5% of routers and the same as 5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
This router offers 100 Mbps on its LAN ports, which is slower than 74.5% of routers and on par with 25.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.1% of routers and the same as 39.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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What reviewers say
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 29.7% of routers and equal to 60.9% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 30.2% of routers and equal to 31.9% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
1x 0.58 GHz
This router runs at 1x0.58 GHz, which is slower than 75.7% of routers and on par with 1% of routers.
RAM capacity
64 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 64 MB of RAM, which is less than 70.5% of routers and the same as 13.3% of routers.
Internal storage
0.015625 GB
Market range: <0.0039 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.015625 GB of internal storage, which is less than 55.2% of routers and the same as 13% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 69.9% of routers and the same as 19.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi Mi Router 4C vs the average router

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  • 3.1 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 4.75x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £95).
    £20 vs £95
  • 6.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 29.2 mm lower height
    This router is shorter than the average router (22.2 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    22.2 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 28.7 mm thinner design
    This router is thinner than the average router (25.3 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    25.3 mm vs 54 mm
  • 4.75x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is cheaper than the average router (£20 vs £95).
    £20 vs £95
  • 6.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 52% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 3.1 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (5 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    5 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 more external antennas
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 28.7 mm thinner design
    This router is thinner than the average router (25.3 mm vs 54 mm). The average router is 54 mm thick.
    25.3 mm vs 54 mm
  • 29.2 mm lower height
    This router is shorter than the average router (22.2 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    22.2 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • Slower LAN ports
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • No IPv6 support
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 91.2% of routers support IPv6.
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 82.9% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 28.2% lower sentiment score
    5.6 vs 7.8
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Mi Router 4C has worse value for money than the average router (7.73 vs 8.1).
    7.73 vs 8.08
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 82.9% slower Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • 51.6% narrower wireless coverage
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (90 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    90 m² vs 186 m²
  • Narrower channel widths
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 62.1% of routers support beamforming.
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • No parental controls
    This router does not offer parental controls, while the average router does. 98.7% of routers offer parental controls.
  • No PPTP server
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 66.2% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No VLAN tagging
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 66.5% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No IPv6 support
    This router does not support IPv6, while the average router does. 91.2% of routers support IPv6.
  • No DNS relay
    This router does not support DNS relay, while the average router does. 94% of routers support DNS relay.
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • Slower LAN ports
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No DLNA support
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 50.4% of routers support DLNA.
  • Less capable NAS services
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, media server.
    none vs SMB, media server
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (1x0.58 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    1x0.58 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 75% less RAM
    This router has less RAM than the average router (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.015625 GB vs 0.125 GB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Alexander Duque
≈ estimated
20/01/2022
Hands-on review · repeater setup and range
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is easy to set up, practical and very cheap, and runs without problems as a repeater.
7.0
TECHY DOOD
≈ estimated
02/02/2021
Hands-on review · setup, web UI and speed test
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is good for small home networks, but not recommended for commercial use.
7.0
techinsleep88
≈ estimated
15/06/2020
Unboxing, setup and review · range test
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is hard to set up, but it's the better pick over the Tenda F3 at a similar price.
9.0
Bharat Siwach
≈ estimated
10/02/2020
Hands-on review · over a week of daily use
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is worth the money, with strong range, a stable connection and a useful app.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Router 4C

  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Slim, lightweight, and modern design
  • Feature-rich Mi WiFi app for remote management and optimization
  • Integrated parental controls and guest network setup
  • Stable performance for a limited number of devices (up to 32 recommended)
  • Can be easily used as a WiFi repeater or range extender
  • Quick and straightforward initial setup process

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Mi Router 4C

  • Lacks 5GHz band support (2.4GHz only), limiting maximum speeds
  • 100Mbps WAN/LAN ports prevent use of high-speed fiber plans (>100Mbps)
  • Actual throughput is often much lower than the theoretical 300Mbps
  • Inconsistent signal penetration through thick walls or multiple rooms
  • Frequent signal drops or reboots reported by some users over time
  • Lack of wall-mounting holes on the chassis
  • No USB ports for file sharing or external storage

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Router 4C is an entry-level single-band wireless router featuring a MediaTek MT7628DA processor, 64MB of DDR2 RAM, and 16MB of NorFlash storage. It supports the 802.11n protocol on the 2.4GHz band with theoretical speeds up to 300Mbps and is equipped with four external 5dBi omnidirectional antennas to enhance signal coverage. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, a stable connection that supports up to 64 devices (recommended up to 32), and user-friendly remote management via the Mi WiFi app, which offers features like parental controls and bandwidth optimization. However, notable cons include its lack of 5GHz dual-band support and the limitation of its one WAN and two LAN ports to 10/100Mbps speeds, which caps real-world throughput and prevents it from utilizing high-speed gigabit fiber connections.

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