Has anyone tried the Mi Router 3?

[Noyu]

Hi! We just transferred to a new condo and will be getting cable internet soon (25DL/2.5UL Mbps).

 

I'm looking into buying a separate router as the provided 2-in-1 modem/router has really shitty WiFi.

 

I'm already pretty much decided on the TP-Link C1200 which has everything I need and costs only around 70$.

I am also a big fan of TP-Link as their UI is simple and easy to follow which means it's also alot easier to configure.

I've had 3 TP-Link routers and so far I'm pretty satisfied with them. Just satisfied though, not amazed or anything haha.

 

However, I found this sweet little router from Mi which only costs around 20$. It's already AC1200 but without gigabit LAN.

 

I don't really NEED gigabit LAN as my internet speed isn't even near 100Mbps, but it is a big advantage when it comes to filesharing and streaming media from my PC to my AndroidTV (Mi Box).

But, I really am a sucker for cheap bang-for-buck stuff (I have tons of Mi products) and it seems this Mi Router is one of those.

 

Sadly I couldn't find a decent review about it. Most reviews are sketchy and seems to oversell the product without concrete proof of testing.

 

So far my devices are as follows:

 

1. Main Rig (AC 867 Mbps) - will probably be wired to the router.
2. iPhone 5s
3. old Macbook Pro (2013??)
4. Dell XPS15 (Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000)
5. Huawei P9 (EVA-L19)
6. Mi Box 3

The condo is a 2-floor flat with the router on the first floor and most of the devices mostly spread in the rooms on the second floor.

 

Anyways TL;DR, does anyone have any experience with this "Mi Router 3". It seems too cheap for what it offers but hey, Mi products are usually like that (I have a Mi Band 2, a Mi Box 3, and a Xiaomi Hybrid Earphones)

[Droidbot]

There's a 3G model that offers the same specs but with GbE, go for that. 

 

the interface is in chinese, flash padavan on it for english

[Noyu]

2 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

There's a 3G model that offers the same specs but with GbE, go for that. 

 

the interface is in chinese, flash padavan on it for english

The 3G model is already around 50$ and will have to be bought abroad (which is a PitA here in our country). I'm not sure if it's still worth the effort over the 70$ TP-Link.

 

How's your experience on your Mi Router?

[Droidbot]

36 minutes ago, Noyu said:

The 3G model is already around 50$ and will have to be bought abroad (which is a PitA here in our country). I'm not sure if it's still worth the effort over the 70$ TP-Link.

 

How's your experience on your Mi Router?

I don't own one, but I know someone who does that I could ask questions to.

 

I've considered buying one, that's for sure.

[Noyu]

Just now, Droidbot said:

I don't own one, but I know someone who does that I could ask questions to.

 

I've considered buying one, that's for sure.

oh I see. I'll try to sell off my sister's old TP-Link C20 router and replace it with this one then.

 

pretty sure they won't notice a difference but at least I can test all I want from their home before buying one for my condo.

[Noyu]

On 11/2/2017 at 10:46 AM, Droidbot said:

There's a 3G model that offers the same specs but with GbE, go for that. 

 

the interface is in chinese, flash padavan on it for english

hey man! sorry for the (sort of) necro. I just wanna say thanks for giving me the idea re: padavan.

after a ton of research last week I decided to place an order for the Mi Router 3. Just got it last night and flashed Padavan.

it's definitely an upgrade over my TP-Link C20. anyways that's all. hahaha