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Xiaomi Router AX1500 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£25Avg. price in US:~$30Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1501 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Xiaomi Router AX1500 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical Score

10%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 53% of routers
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

4.9

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

7.7

Security

12%

7.1

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

â–²Better than 53% of routers
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
(38)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 79% of routers
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Verdict

The Xiaomi Router AX1500 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router featuring a Realtek RTL8197H single-core 1.0GHz CPU and 128MB RAM, delivering theoretical speeds of up to 1501Mbps (1201Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz). Its main characteristics include four high-gain antennas, OFDMA for multi-device efficiency, and four adaptive Gigabit Ethernet ports that support both WAN and LAN functionality. Key pros are its support for Xiaomi Mesh networking with up to 10 devices, seamless IPTV integration, and a dedicated smartphone game acceleration pathway for reduced latency. However, its main cons include the lack of Wi-Fi 6 support on the 2.4GHz band and its exclusive compatibility with the Mi Home app, as it does not support the older Mi Wi-Fi app.

Technical Specifications of router Xiaomi Router AX1500

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

26%

7.1

Wireless

20%

4.9

Ports

18%

8.5

Networking

14%

7.7

Security

12%

7.1

Hardware

10%

6.8

Management

7.0
Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 52.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(38)
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4.8
(7)
United States
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4.3
(38)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.6
Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a user score of 7.56 points, which is lower than that of 79.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than that of 62.3% of products in this category.
4.8
Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than that of 62.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 53.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
Xiaomi
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 65% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
1,501 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,501 Mbps
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,501 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 51.4% of routers and equal to 0.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
â–² Better than 41% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.9% of routers and the same as 31.6% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 81.3% of routers and equal to 8.1% of routers.
DoS protection
no
DoS protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This router does not include DoS protection. 87.5% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
no
SPI intrusion protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This router does not include SPI-based intrusion protection. 94.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
3
N. of LAN ports
3
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.6% of routers and the same as 14.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
Includes LAN-capable combo ports.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
App
Management interface
App
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This router uses App for management, which is less advanced than 70% of routers and equal to 2% of routers.
Mi Home app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
â–² Better than 35% of models
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
1 GHz
CPU clock speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
This router runs at 1 GHz, which is slower than 53.6% of routers and on par with 1.4% of routers.
RAM capacity
128 MB
RAM capacity
128 MB
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 128 MB of RAM, which is less than 51.6% of routers and the same as 17.1% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 GB
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 68.2% of routers and the same as 16.1% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
4
N. of external antennas
4
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 4 external antennas, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 17.5% of routers.
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Xiaomi Router AX1500 vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4.4 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    3.7 W
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (3.7 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    3.7 W vs 8.1 W
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2015
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Xiaomi Router AX1500 is cheaper than the average router (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 64 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    128
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (128 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    128 vs 64
  • 4.4 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    3.7 W
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (3.7 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    3.7 W vs 8.1 W
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 GB
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2023 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2015
  • 2 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    4
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router 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
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router 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
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    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 dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • No DoS protection
    DoS protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This router does not support DoS protection, while the average router does. 87.3% of routers support DoS protection.
  • No SPI intrusion protection
    SPI intrusion protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router does not support SPI intrusion protection, while the average router does. 93.9% of routers support SPI intrusion protection.
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    App
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Mi Home app
    App vs Web UI, App
  • 5.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Router AX1500
    the average router
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Xiaomi Router AX1500 has a lower user score than the average router (7.56 vs 8.000).
    7.56 vs 8
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No WPS support
    WPS support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.5% of routers support WPS.
  • No DoS protection
    DoS protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This router does not support DoS protection, while the average router does. 87.3% of routers support DoS protection.
  • No SPI intrusion protection
    SPI intrusion protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router does not support SPI intrusion protection, while the average router does. 93.9% of routers support SPI intrusion protection.
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router 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
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    â–² Better than 35% of models
    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
  • Weaker management tools
    Management interface
    App
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    Mi Home app
    App vs Web UI, App
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 50% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    128 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (128 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    128 MB vs 256 MB
  • 98.5 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    143.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (143.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    143.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • 131.2 mm higher height
    Height
    178.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (178.7 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    178.7 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 45 mm wider width
    Width
    247 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <100 mm – >300 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (247 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    247 mm vs 202 mm

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
38 Reviews
amazon
4.8
7 Reviews
United States
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4.3
38 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Xiaomi Router AX1500?

  • Excellent value for money, often described as 'stupidly cheap' for a Wi-Fi 6 router.
  • Very easy to set up and configure using the Xiaomi Home/Mi Home app.
  • Supports seamless mesh networking with up to 10 devices, which users found effective for large homes.
  • Stable performance and high speeds (up to 1500Mbps) for entry-level Wi-Fi 6.
  • Compact and modern design with efficient wire management.
  • Includes useful features like IPTV support and four adaptive Gigabit Ethernet ports.

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Router AX1500?

  • Lacks advanced features like a built-in VPN client or custom firmware support (cannot be flashed).
  • Limited coverage on the 5GHz band compared to 2.4GHz, as is typical for the frequency.
  • Some users reported difficulty with the Android version of the app, finding the iOS version more reliable.
  • The 2.4GHz band does not support Wi-Fi 6 protocol, only Wi-Fi 4/5.
  • Basic configuration options may feel too simple for advanced 'tinkerer' users.
  • Initial setup can occasionally be tricky if the device doesn't appear immediately in the app.

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