Xiaomi Router AX9000 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£260Avg. price in US:~$360Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:9000 MbpsLAN port speeds:2.5 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

Xiaomi Router AX9000 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
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90%

8.1

Technical Score

10%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 86% of routers
8.1

Technical Score

Technical score
8.1/ 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.
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26%

8.8

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.2

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

â–²Better than 87% of routers
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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.
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70%

9.2

User reviews

30%

4.4

Popularity

User score:
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4.6
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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Verdict

The Xiaomi Router AX9000 is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 tri-band gaming router powered by a Qualcomm IPQ8072 quad-core 2.2GHz CPU and a dual-core 1.7GHz NPU, supported by 1GB of RAM. It features 12 high-gain antennas and delivers a combined theoretical bandwidth of 9000Mbps, including a dedicated 4804Mbps 5GHz gaming band with 160MHz channel support and 4K QAM technology for 20% faster speeds. Key pros include outstanding 5GHz performance, support for up to 248 simultaneous devices, a 2.5Gbps high-speed WAN/LAN port, and an active cooling system for thermal stability during intensive use. However, notable cons include disappointing 2.4GHz coverage and performance, a bulky physical footprint, and a somewhat limited firmware interface that lacks the advanced customization features found in other premium flagship routers.

Technical Specifications of router Xiaomi Router AX9000

Technical Score
Technical score
8.1/ 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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Score components:

26%

8.8

Wireless

20%

6.2

Ports

18%

9.1

Networking

14%

8.2

Security

12%

8.5

Hardware

10%

7.4

Management

8.1
Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a technical score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 87.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.8/ 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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Score components

70%

9.2

User reviews

30%

4.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(32)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.8
Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a user score of 7.77 points, which is lower than that of 75.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
4.4/ 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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Popularity:
Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a popularity score of 4.4 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% of products in this category.
4.4
Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a popularity score of 4.4 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 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:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.4
Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Xiaomi
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
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
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
9,000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
9,000 Mbps
This router delivers 9,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 95.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA
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
yes
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
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
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
2.5 Gbps
LAN port speeds
2.5 Gbps
This router 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
2
N. of WAN ports
2
This router has 2 WAN ports, which is more than 91.4% of routers and the same as 6.2% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Mi Home app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
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
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Real-time usage via app.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
4x 2.2 GHz
CPU clock speed
4x 2.2 GHz
This router runs at 4x2.2 GHz, which is faster than 95.7% of routers and on par with 2% of routers.
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
RAM capacity
1,024 MB
This router has 1,024 MB of RAM, which is more than 87.5% of routers and the same as 10% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Internal storage
0.25 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
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
12
N. of external antennas
12
This router has 12 external antennas, which is more than 100% of routers.
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Xiaomi Router AX9000 vs the average router

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  • 6.1x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    9,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    9,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router 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.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Dedicated mesh backhaul
    yes
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.3% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2.2 GHz
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Xiaomi Router AX9000 has better value for money than the average router (8.38 vs 7.8).
    8.38 vs 7.82
  • 6.1x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    9,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (9000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    9,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports dedicated mesh backhaul
    Dedicated mesh backhaul
    yes
    This router offers dedicated mesh backhaul, while the average router does not. 8.3% of routers offer dedicated mesh backhaul.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    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)
    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
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 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 + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 184 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    248
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (248 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    248 vs 64
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Faster LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    2.5 Gbps
    This router 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.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports link aggregation (LACP)
    Link aggregation (LACP)
    yes
    This router supports link aggregation (LACP), while the average router does not. 14.7% of routers support link aggregation (LACP).
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    4 x 2.2 GHz
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    4x2.2 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 4x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    1,024 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (1024 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    1,024 MB vs 256 MB
  • Suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    yes
    This router is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 36.9% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 10 more external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    12
    This router has more external antennas than the average router (12 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    12 vs 2
  • 2x more internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.25 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
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2021
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2021 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    April 2021
    2021 vs 2015
  • 1 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    1
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (1 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    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
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP
    This router includes SMB, FTP NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Xiaomi Router AX9000 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA
    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
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    N. of WAN ports
    2
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Xiaomi Router AX9000 is more expensive than the average router (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 2.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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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    Xiaomi Router AX9000
    the average router
    Xiaomi Router AX9000 has a lower user score than the average router (7.77 vs 8.000).
    7.77 vs 8
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA
    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
    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
    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
    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 WAN ports
    N. of WAN ports
    2
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (2 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    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
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP
    This router includes SMB, FTP NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 129 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    174 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (174 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    174 mm vs 45 mm
  • 4.66x heavier weight
    Weight
    2050 g
    This router is heavier than the average router (2050 g vs 440 g). The average router weighs 440 g.
    2,050 g vs 440 g
  • 126.5 mm higher height
    Height
    174 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (174 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    174 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 68 mm wider width
    Width
    270 mm
    This router is wider than the average router (270 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    270 mm vs 202 mm

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United Kingdom

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Xiaomi Router AX9000?

  • Outstanding performance and coverage on the 5 GHz band
  • Reasonable price for a premium-tier router with high-end hardware
  • Support for 2.5 Gbps internet connections and 160 MHz channel bandwidth
  • Tri-band design includes a dedicated frequency for gaming to reduce interference
  • Premium build quality and protective packaging
  • Features a fast USB 3.0 port and supports Mesh networking
  • Includes active cooling to maintain stability during heavy use

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Router AX9000?

  • Simplistic web management interface lacks advanced features found in competitors
  • Disappointing Wi-Fi performance and range on the 2.4 GHz band
  • Large, bulky design with a 'menacing' aesthetic that may not fit all home decors
  • RGB gaming lights can be difficult or impossible to turn off via some interfaces
  • Active fan, though quiet, adds potential for noise and higher power consumption
  • USB 3.0 mode can cause interference with the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal

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