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Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 Review | 63 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1200 MbpsCoverage area:111 m²

Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 Review: Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of wi-fi-extenders
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

40%

4.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.1

Network & Security

12%

6.9

Setup & Management

10%

4.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

â–¼Worse than 79% of wi-fi-extenders
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £20

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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wi-Fi extenders category across these key areas: Wi-Fi Performance, Network & Security, Ports, Setup & Management, Hardware & Deployment.
When it matters
When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

40%

4.6

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

5.1

Network & Security

12%

6.9

Setup & Management

10%

4.9

Hardware & Deployment

8%

3.3

Ports

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 70.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
6 GHz band support
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
1,200 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,200 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <733 Mbps – >5.4k Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 1,200 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 67.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
Max speed 2.4 GHz
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
This wi-fi extender reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
yes
Ethernet backhaul
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This wi-fi extender supports Ethernet backhaul. 49.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
N/A
Mesh standard
EasyMesh
Roaming feature
no
Roaming feature
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support roaming. 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
no
802.11k support
no
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k. 77% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
1
N. of LAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This wi-fi extender has 1 LAN port/s, more than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
0.1 Gbps
Ethernet port speed
0.1 Gbps
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This wi-fi extender offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 75.5% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.6% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 3% of models
Market range: <0 – >0
This wi-fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This wi-fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.7% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Mi Home app.
Web UI management
no
Web UI management
no
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This wi-fi extender does not have a web management interface. 99% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
yes
Automatic firmware updates
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates. 54.9% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
Auto-update via Mi Home app.
LED control
yes
LED control
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This wi-fi extender has LED control. 14.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Night Mode for LEDs.
Buttons present
wps, reset
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
Portable design
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wi-fi extender has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
100 mm
Height
100 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <38 mm – >190 mm
This wi-fi extender is 100 mm tall, shorter than 58.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
84 mm
Width
84 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <61.5 mm – >170 mm
This wi-fi extender is 84 mm wide, wider than 53.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Thickness
82 mm
Thickness
82 mm
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
This wi-fi extender is 82 mm thick, thicker than 92.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 vs the average Wi-Fi extender

246810TotalWi-Fi PerformanceNetwork & SecurityPortsSetup & ManagementHardware & Deployment
  • 5.93 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    3.57 W
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (3.6 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    3.57 W vs 9.5 W
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    Auto-update via Mi Home app.
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 is cheaper than the average Wi-Fi extender (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • Automatic firmware updates
    Automatic firmware updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This wi-fi extender has automatic firmware updates, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 45.6% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
    Auto-update via Mi Home app.
  • 5.93 W lower power consumption
    Operating power consumption
    3.57 W
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3.57 W – >15.2 W
    This wi-fi extender uses less power than the average Wi-Fi extender (3.6 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    3.57 W vs 9.5 W
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • 26% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    111 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (111 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    111 m² vs 150 m²
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
  • No 802.11k support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 76.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • 6.59x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 has a lower popularity than the average Wi-Fi extender (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.59
  • 25% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 has a lower value-for-money score than the average Wi-Fi extender (6.44 vs 8.1).
    6.44 vs 8.05
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 65% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 26% smaller coverage area
    Coverage area
    111 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <93 m² – >260 m²
    This wi-fi extender covers a smaller area than the average Wi-Fi extender (111 m² vs 150 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 150 m².
    111 m² vs 150 m²
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
    300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps
  • 32.4% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Max speed 2.4 GHz
    1,200 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <300 Mbps – >600 Mbps
    This wi-fi extender reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (1200 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    1,200 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps
  • No WPA3 support
    WPA3 support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support WPA3, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No roaming support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support roaming, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11r, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 57.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • No 802.11v support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11v, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 66.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
  • No 802.11k support
    Mesh Wi-Fi support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not support 802.11k, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 76.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Ethernet port speed
    0.1 Gbps
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This wi-fi extender offers slower Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • No web interface
    Web UI management
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This wi-fi extender does not have a web management interface, while the average Wi-Fi extender does. 98.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
  • 75% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    64 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <64 MB – >512 MB
    This wi-fi extender has less RAM than the average Wi-Fi extender (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
    64 MB vs 256 MB
  • 36 mm thicker
    Thickness
    82 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <34 mm – >76.2 mm
    This wi-fi extender is thicker than the average Wi-Fi extender (82 mm vs 46 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a thickness of 46 mm.
    82 mm vs 46 mm

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What we like about Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200

  • Affordable price point compared to similar dual-band competitors.
  • Significantly improves coverage and eliminates dead zones in homes with thick walls.
  • Compact and discrete design that plugs directly into wall outlets.
  • Includes a fast Ethernet port for stable wired connections to consoles or TVs.
  • Smart Link feature provides a reliable backup connection between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
  • Visual signal strength indicator helps find the optimal physical placement.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200

  • Initial setup via the Mi Home app can be cumbersome or unintuitive for some users.
  • Requires creating a Xiaomi account and providing location permissions to configure.
  • Known connectivity issues with 5GHz networks on certain third-party routers.
  • Reports of intermittent connection drops that require a device reboot.
  • By default, creates a new SSID (often adding a '_plus' suffix) rather than a seamless mesh.
  • Slow boot-up time, often taking several minutes to become active after being plugged in.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi WiFi Range Extender AC1200 (Model RA75) is a dual-band repeater supporting combined speeds of up to 1200 Mbps, specifically delivering 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency. Key characteristics include two external antennas, a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet port for wired devices, and a Smart Signal Indicator for optimal placement. Main pros include its versatile 'Access Point' mode, a 'SmartLink' standby connection for improved stability, and easy management via the Mi Home app. However, some users have reported limited throughput on the Ethernet port and potential setup difficulties if the 5 GHz signal is too weak.

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